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#JesseJackson #MikeLuckovich 2/18/2026

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies aged 84https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/17/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-icon-diesA trailblazing figure in the civil rights movement and Democratic politics, Jackson championed the rights of Black, poor and working-class people with his ‘rainbow coalition’#JesseJackson #RIP #CivilRights

#JesseJackson was an ally to #LGBTQ people before it was fashionable; when most politicians were scared to say the word "gay" or publicly be associated with us, Jesse Jackson did just that. And in 1987, when people with AIDS were too often shunned, discriminated against and treated with fear and contempt, Jackson publicly hugged people with AIDS at the LGBTQ March on Washington. Hail and farewell. #RIP https://wehoonline.com/jesse-jackson-lgbtq-legacy-west-hollywood-obituaries-missing/

RIP Jesse JacksonJackson said at the start of the Tangerine Tyrant's first term:'“The idea of making America great again reopens the wounds in America’s immoral foundation, born in sin & shaped in inequity... We need not for a moment underestimate the damage done to our country... What are we confronted with? There is a tug of war for the soul of America'!Remains true nearly a decade later.#USPol #JesseJackson h/t FT

@JustaJason007 @MaryAustinBooks I relate to this completely!Jesse was important influence in me as a kid.My mom is an alumni of Chicago Theological Seminary…(CTS) & Jesse attended there.He could empower folks to act…& they did.I’m grateful the Lord brought Jesse’s spirit into our world…spreading the good news for everyone…Because we’re all…somebody!They’re singing & dancing tonight in heaven!Rejoicing their brother’s return home.

Reverend #JesseJackson on #SesameStreet I AMSOMEBODYRIPhttps://youtu.be/zuZV7ES4VE8

@democratsabroad Rest In Power, Hero.#JesseJackson

@NewsDesk @abc Oh nooo! RIP man of grace and charity. You walked the talk. A statesman with honor. TY for your service.

"The only time we win, is when we come together." #JesseJackson #RIP