Civil rights leader Jackson dies

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Robert Reich

@rbreich.bsky.social

Jesse Jackson was a champion for civil rights, economic justice, and world peace.

I have always remembered his moving call for moral clarity at the 1988 DNC.

February 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM

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Virginia Sapiro

@vsapiro.bsky.social

When I heard Jesse Jackson's call and response again the other day I couldn't help thinking about the survivors, and those who didn't: I Am. Somebody.

February 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM

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Gerald Friedman

@gfriedma.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Obama, Trump and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson: ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Al Sharpton, Donald Trump and more react to death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84

www.theguardian.com

February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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States Newsroom

@statesnewsroom.com

Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84.

via @fischler.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/serv...

A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon

WASHINGTON — Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84.The two-time Democratic presidential hopeful and Gr...

www.newsfromthestates.com

February 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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AFL-CIO

@aflcio.org

Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson fought tirelessly for workers, both at home and around the world. At every turn, he reminded us that the fight for good jobs, living wages, and union rights is inseparable from the fight for justice and equality. May he rest in power.

February 17, 2026 at 9:14 PM

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Lee Jones

@leejones.bsky.social

And then compare that with a real statesman.
x.com/i/status/202...

Barack Obama on X: "Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We will always be grateful for Jesse's lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson https://t.co/Q68r4IJt9U" / X

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We will always be grateful for Jesse's lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson https://t.co/Q68r4IJt9U

x.com

February 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM

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Peter Beresford

@peterberesford.bsky.social

RIP Jesse Jackson
A frail mortal but a change making symbol for civil rights of Black people and more
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Jesse Jackson obituary

One of the US’s most prominent civil rights leaders who was a protege of Martin Luther King and a presidential hopeful

www.theguardian.com

February 18, 2026 at 7:03 AM

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Errin Haines

@errinhaines.bsky.social

Spent today talking to just a few of the Black women who credit Jesse Jackson with their start in national politics. By inviting them in, he ensured they would help shape democracy for years to come. My latest on the coalition he built as part of his towering legacy: 19thnews.org/2026/02/jess...

‘He gave me my wings’: Jesse Jackson opened doors for Black women in politics

Jackson, who died Tuesday, worked to diversify the electorate and brought Black women into Democratic politics who ascended to positions of power.

19thnews.org

February 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM

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Patrick Waeber

@powaeber.bsky.social

"I want the presidency because I want to affirm my belief that leadership is colorless and genderless." --Jesse Jackson (1983). R.I.P.
#CivilRights #SocialJustice #Equality

Jesse Jackson’s life in pictures | CNN Politics

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon who twice ran for president of the United States, died on Tuesday, February 17. He was 84.

www.cnn.com

February 18, 2026 at 10:46 AM

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Lee Jones

@leejones.bsky.social

Trump's response to this was unreal! x.com/i/status/202...

Sir Michael Take CBE on X: "President Donald Trump pays a moving tribute to himself on the death of Jesse Jackson. 😢 https://t.co/ckGMwF2vnq" / X

President Donald Trump pays a moving tribute to himself on the death of Jesse Jackson. 😢 https://t.co/ckGMwF2vnq

x.com

February 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM

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Prof Colin Talbot

@colintalbot.bsky.social

Oh please. I’ve been engaged in politics since 1967. I know all about the role of the black Churches in the civil rights and other movements. I’ve spent some time in the States.

My point was MLK, Jackson and Obama are known primarily for their politics and political impact, not their religion.

February 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was from Greenville, SC and there's extensive coverage of his life in the Greenville paper today:
www.greenvilleonline.com

Greenville Online | Greater Greenville Area, SC

Your one stop shop for news, weather, and activities in and around the GreenvilleMetro area.

www.greenvilleonline.com

February 18, 2026 at 2:16 AM

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