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The Memo: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Resonates as Political World Grapples with His Death
Leaders nationwide honor Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decades of civil rights activism and social justice leadership, highlighting his impact on Black political representation and marginalized communities.
- On Feb. 17, 2026, Jesse Jackson died at age 84, prompting remembrances from Michigan leaders and nationwide responses.
- A civil-rights protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., Reverend Jesse Jackson led Rainbow/PUSH and launched presidential bids in 1984 and 1988.
- Despite past cordial ties in the 1980s–90s, Trump posted on Truth Social praising Jackson as `a good man, with lots of personality, grit and 'street smarts,'` then shifted to self-promotion and criticism of Barack Obama.
- Michigan leaders held public tributes and a moment of silence, with Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and Mayor Mike Duggan mourning, while Detroit City Council observed a moment of silence Tuesday.
- Yet Jackson's legacy was mixed, as his strained relationship with Barack Obama contrasted with strong support among Arab American communities and progressive movements.
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Philadelphia faith leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy after his death at 84
The death of civil rights leader and political figure Jesse Jackson at age 84 prompted an outpouring of reflection from Philadelphia faith leaders who knew him personally.
Northeast Florida leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s lasting impact after his death
A towering figure in the fight for equality, the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died, leaving behind decades of advocacy for communities across the nation, including in Northeast Florida.
The Memo: Jesse Jackson’s legacy resonates as political world grapples with his death
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the two-time presidential candidate and activist who was the dominant figure in Black politics from the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. until the emergence of former President Obama, died on Tuesday. He was 84. Perhaps the greatest political orator of his generation, Jackson’s words enraptured crowds at rallies and national…
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