Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at age 84

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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at age 84

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died, a Rainbow PUSH Coalition spokesperson and his son confirmed to CNN. He was 84.

0:00 Statement from Jesse Jackson’s family
0:32 CNN’s Abby Phillip looks at Jackson’s life and legacy
5:10 CNN chief national affairs correspondent on Jackson’s relationship with Barack Obama
7:03 Democratic strategist discusses Jackson’s impact on Democratic politics

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Date: February 17, 2026