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Jesse Jackson, a towering figure of the American
civil rights movement, has died at the age of 84

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His family announced his passing, praising his unwavering
belief in justice, equality and love that uplifted millions

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Jackson's sixth-decade career spanned civil rights, political
activism, and two historic presidential bids in the 1980s

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In his famous 1988 convention speech,
Jackson urged Americans to find common ground

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Born into poverty in South Carolina, Jackson rose to become
a global mediator and a vocal advocate against appetite

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Announcing his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017, Jackson continued to fight,
reminding Americans that while the struggle is long, mornings always come

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Jesse Jackson, civil rights lion, lives
behind a legacy of hope and determination