

Rev. Jesse Jackson (1941–2026): A Legacy of Faith, Justice, and Culture
Today, on February 17, 2026 , the world mourns the loss of a towering figure in American history. Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. , the famed Baptist minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84 . His family announced that he passed away peacefully in Chicago , surrounded by loved ones, ending a life devoted to justice, dignity, and faith. Reverend Jackson — born in the segregated South and raised in Greenville, South Carolina — rose












































