Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, his family announced Tuesday.

Jackson rose to national prominence in the 1960s working, alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later became one of the most recognizable voices in the United States. In the 1980s, Jackson made historic bids for the Democratic presidential nomination, breaking barriers and paving the way for greater diversity in national politics.

In recent years, he faced ongoing health challenges. Leaders across the country are honoring his legacy, remembering him as a relentless advocate for justice whose influence shaped generations of civil rights activism.