Jesse Jackson was born in 1941 in South Carolina. He grew up when segregation was still the law in the South, and he saw unfair treatment of Black people. This made him want to fight for justice. As a young man, he joined the civil rights movement and worked with Martin Luther King Jr. to help end racial discrimination. After MLK died in 1968, Jackson kept working for equal rights, he started organizations like Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to help Black people get jobs, vote, and have equal opportunities. He also ran for president of the United States in 1984 and 1988. He became one of the first Black Americans with a big national campaign. Even though he didn’t win, many people were inspired by him. Jackson spent most of his life speaking out for fairness, helping others, and encouraging people to “keep hope alive.” He battled health problems later in life and died at the age of 84 on February 17, 2026. His death was announced by his family, who said he devoted his life to justice and equality. His life showed how one person can make a big difference by standing up for what’s right.