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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. died at age 84.
Memorial services began in Chicago to honor his civil rights work. Services also took place in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina. Jackson founded the Rainbow PUSH organization during his life.
Klear Note — Jesse Jackson was a major civil rights leader for decades. Rainbow PUSH fights for equal rights and economic opportunity for all people.
Key Terms 3
- Rev.
- Short for Reverend, a title for religious leaders
- civil rights
- The fight for equal treatment of all people
- Rainbow PUSH
- An organization Jackson created to help people and fight unfair treatment