Tributes pour in after US civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Summary
Jesse Jackson, a well-known U.S. civil rights leader, passed away at the age of 84. He was a Baptist minister and a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. During his life, Jackson led several civil rights organizations and sought the Democratic presidential nomination twice.Key Facts
- Jesse Jackson died at 84 in the U.S.
- He was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader.
- Jackson worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr.
- He led Operation Breadbasket, addressing economic inequality for Black people.
- Jackson founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition for social justice.
- He ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988.
- President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama, and others paid tribute to him.
- Jackson influenced many American leaders and inspired political movements.
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