BREAKING: Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Has Passed Away at 84
It is with great sadness we share that Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our time, has died at the age of 84. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Rev. Jackson dedicated his life to justice, equality, and human rights — marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and running for the U.S. presidency twice. His work helped elevate the voices of the voiceless and advance civil rights for generations.
He leaves behind a powerful legacy of activism, service, and advocacy. Let us honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by: justice, equality, and love for all.