Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84
Variety • 2/17/2026
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- 2026-02-17Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84 (current)
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