Roland Martin
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
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February 18, 2026
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52:10Now Playing2.17.2026 #TheBreakdown w/ Brittany Noble: Jesse Jackson, towering icon of civil rights, dies at 84
Today the world has lost a civil rights icon--prominent Black leader, Jesse Jackson.
We will honor the longtime activist, Baptist minister, and two-time presidential candidate in today's show. We have guests who will join us to speak on Jackson's legacy.
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