Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights leader and a powerful voice for equality, dies at 84 - Los Angeles Times
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by David Lauter, Johanna NeumanFebruary 17, 2026
Handsome and dynamic, an orator with a flair for memorable rhyme, Jesse Jackson was the first Black candidate for president to attract a major following.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/17/2026