By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Jesse Jackson, the renowned American civil rights leader who stood shoulder to shoulder with Martin Luther King Jr. during the struggle for racial equality, has died at the age of 84.
His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
Jackson was a towering figure in the fight for justice in the United States. From marching in the streets during the civil rights movement to running for the U.S. presidency, he spent decades advocating for equality, voting rights, and social justice. His death marks the end of an era in America’s civil rights history.
