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Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama and Civil

How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US

Jesse Jackson, a key figure during the US civil rights movement of the 1960s, was known for being the first African-American to make the jump from activism to major-party presidential politics.

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How did Barack Obama pay tribute to Jesse Jackson? Civil rights leader dies at 84

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The Children of Late Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Honor His Legacy a Day After His Death

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Amid tributes to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, advocates see test for US race relations

Among an outpouring of tributes following the death of U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, rights advocates vowed to continue his fight for racial justice and an inclusive democracy amid escalatin...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Presidential Candidate And Prominent Media Voice, Dies At 84

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84

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Celebration of life schedule announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Celebration of life events will run Feb. 25–28, including public viewings at Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a People’s Celebration at House of Hope and homegoing services in Chicago.

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Trump Turns Civil Rights Champion in Manic Posting Spree

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Barack Obama pays tribute to 'true giant' as Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

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Barack Obama pays tribute to Jesse Jackson: 'He laid the foundation'

“Reverend Jackson also created opportunities for generations of African Americans and inspired countless more, including us,” Barack and Michelle Obama

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Barack Obama mourns Reverend Jesse Jackson in touching tribute

Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, a civil rights legend, passed away, mourning by leaders including Barack Obama, who honoured his lifelong service and legacy.

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Harris, Obama share family stories different from millions of African Americans | Opinion

As Kamala Harris took the stage Thursday night for the biggest speech of her political life, she addressed the nation as an African American woman, despite the fact that one of her parents isn’t Black and both of them are immigrants. But while her ...