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Jackson Frequented Greenwood, Delta over Career
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An iconic figure of the African-American cause, Jesse Jackson died at the age of 84. ...
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Jackson frequented Greenwood, Delta over career
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the prominent civil rights activist and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was no stranger to Leflore County as he visited the Delta several times. Jackson died at his home in Chicago Tuesday. He was 84.
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Advocate Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement after the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., passed away at age 84. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Jackson died at home from a neurological disorder, the Associated Press said. Jackson was a two-time presidential candidate and a protege of King. Jackson met with King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, just before King was assassinated, the AP wrote, Jackson pos…
OPINION. Some memories of the Amiso-American Daniel Warner, who knew and loved Jesse Jackson, charismatic pastor and civil rights activist, just deceasedFrère Jesse was a great man – he was Brother Jesse for me and I was Brother Warner for him, as soon as we were introduced. He was great physically, he dominated all the space around him. But it wasn't his physical presence that impressed.Frère Jesse was a preacher in the great black tradition of…
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