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Vivian Taylor told Marshall Frady for his sprawling 1996 biography, “Jesse: The Life and Pilgrimage of Jesse Jackson,” that Mr. Jackson was a high school English teacher in Greenville.
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Vivian Taylor told Marshall Frady that Mr Jackson was a high school English teacher in Greenville
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Vivian Taylor
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Biography
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{
    "person": "Jesse Jackson",
    "source": "Marshall Frady's biography \"Jesse: The Life and Pilgrimage of Jesse Jackson\"",
    "location": "Greenville",
    "person_role": "High school English teacher"
}
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February 20, 2026 at 1:10 AM (6 months ago)
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February 20, 2026 at 1:10 AM (6 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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