Prominent US activist Jesse Jackson dies, leaving a legacy focused on political empowerment |DW News
February 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelSeen as a civil rights leader who built on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson shaped debates on social justice, economic equality, and political representation in the United States. For Jesse Jackson, the pursuit of racial justice and equality was a calling. Following his death at the age of 84, the world has paid tribute to Jackson, remembering him as a transformative pioneer whose National Rainbow Coalition became a voice for minorities and the poor. DW spoke with a longtime justice advocate who worked closely with Jackson.
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