By Michael Gryboski - Posted at The Christian Post:
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84.The Jackson family released a statement announcing that the Baptist minister died on Tuesday morning, being survived by his wife, six children and multiple grandchildren.
"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” stated the Jackson family.
“We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.”
See also:
- Jesse Jackson - Wikipedia
- Civil rights leader and Baptist minister Jesse Jackson dies, aged 84 (Premier Christian News)
- Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth) - Worthy Christian News
- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Led the Civil Rights Movement for Decades after King, Has Died at 84 | CBN News