Veteran civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, whose decades-long struggle for justice transformed politics in the United States and around the world, has died at the age of 84, his family announced.
His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from presidents, prime ministers, activists, and international organisations alike.
Jackson, a Baptist minister and longtime crusader for equality, was a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a key figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s and beyond.
He later founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, advocating for political empowerment, social justice, and economic inclusion for marginalized communities globally.
Jackson’s career included historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 that broke barriers for Black political candidates and helped broaden political participation in the United States.
His work on issues ranging from economic justice to international human rights earned him respect worldwide.
His family asked the public to honor his life by continuing to work toward the values he championed: justice, equality, and dignity for all.
