Civil Rights Legend Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 After Years of Health Struggles

After spending decades of his life committed to fighting for civil rights and inspiring those who came behind him to “keep hope alive,” Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. The activist, clergyman, and former presidential candidate died in the early hours of Tuesday, February 17, according to his family, who released the following statement: 

“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world.