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Jesse Jackson

American baptist minister, activist, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the rainbow push coalition (1941–2026).

Born October 8th, 1941 in Greenville.

Died February 17th, 2026 at 84 years old in Chicago. [ref]

Occupations
civil rights advocate, human rights defender, pastor, politician, religious leader
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