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Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves behind a legacy of achievement and controversy

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One of the country's most influential leaders, the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, has died. Jackson was a Baptist minister and the founder and long-time leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition. He ran for president twice and inspired millions during a lifetime of achievement and controversy.

NPR’s Cheryl Corley shares a remembrance.

This segment aired on February 17, 2026.

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