Civil rights leader and Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday. He was 84. People from across the world are paying tribute to the man who championed the words “Keep hope alive!”
Jackson was a global humanitarian, a two-time presidential candidate, and part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle. The ordained Baptist minister and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient dedicated his life to serving others. Throughout his career of service, spanning more than 60 years, he fought for freedom and democracy. He worked vigorously advocating for civil and human rights, voting rights, and economic equality.
In a statement, Jackson’s family described him as a “tireless change agent” whose commitment to justice and equality helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity.
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