Deceased
Q310586
Jesse Jackson
American Baptist minister, activist, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (1941–2026)
Born: October 8, 1941
(1941)
· Greenville
Died: February 17, 2026
(2026)
· Chicago
Age at death: 84 years
| Nationality | United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | politician, pastor, civil rights advocate, human rights defender, religious leader, founder |
| Field of work | political activity, civil rights, Baptist church, activism, human rights, civic engagement, minority rights |
| Education | University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, Chicago Theological Seminary, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |
| Position held | Shadow congressperson |
| Gender | male |
Family
Child
Jesse Jackson Jr.
Network
Source: Wikidata Q310586