The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
AP News • 2/17/2026
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- 2026-02-17The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84 (current)
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