Reverend Jesse Jackson, a significant figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, passed away on the 17th at the age of 84, as announced by his family and reported by U.S. media. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, although he had publicly revealed in 2017 that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease. Born in South Carolina in 1941, Jackson became involved in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s as a student and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After King’s assassination in 1968, Jackson expanded the movement's reach across the U.S. and internationally, establishing himself as a charismatic leader.

In the 1984 Democratic presidential primaries, Jackson made a notable attempt to secure the nomination, and he ran again in 1988, coming close to winning the nomination. In the 1990s, he served as the African American envoy for President Bill Clinton, working on behalf of American and foreign hostages held in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, and Serbia. Jackson's contributions to civil rights were further recognized in 2000 when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Clinton, the highest civilian honor in the U.S.

Throughout his life, Jackson remained vocal in advocating for the rights of African Americans and other minorities, continuing to address issues such as police violence against Black individuals, aligning himself with the Black Lives Matter movement. His legacy is one of resilience and enduring dedication to the fight for justice, equality, and the empowerment of the marginalized in society.