Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in America’s civil rights movement, passed away Tuesday at 84 years old.<\/p>\n
Jackson spent his entire career championing social justice and equality causes throughout the United States. His decades-long commitment to civil rights activism made him one of the most recognizable voices in the fight for racial equality.<\/p>\n
The influential religious leader and activist remained dedicated to his advocacy work right up until his death this week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Renowned civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. 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