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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose impassioned oratory and populist vision of a “rainbow coalition” of the poor and forgotten made him the nation’s most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the election of Barack Obama, died on Tuesday.
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Rev Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday
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{
    "date": "Tuesday",
    "event": "death",
    "person": "Rev. Jesse Jackson"
}
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Civil Rights Politics
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February 20, 2026 at 1:10 AM (3 months ago)
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February 20, 2026 at 1:10 AM (3 months ago)

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Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/jesse-jackson-dead.html

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and orator, passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his impassioned speeches, his vision of a 'rainbow coalition,' and his two presidential runs. Jackson played a significant role in the civil rights movement.

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