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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 10 min read 100% complete by By  SOPHIA TAREENFebruary 17, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement for decades following Martin Luther King Jr., has died at the age of 84. Jackson was a major contributor to the movement, helping it achieve many of its goals. He remained active in civil rights causes throughout his life, as evidenced by his participation in events such as the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march in 2025. Jackson also ran for president as a Democratic primary candidate in 1984. He is remembered as a civil rights leader and icon.

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Jesse Jackson was a Democratic presidential primary candidate in 1984.

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He was a major contributor to the civil rights movement and helped it accomplish many of its goals.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights leader and icon for decades.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

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