PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84. His family shared the news of his death in a statement.
He was best known for his activism, working alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many in Hampton Roads are reacting to Jackson’s death.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
“He empowered our community. I mean, his chants were always, ‘I am somebody,’ don’t let anyone put you down because you are someone,” said Hampton NAACP President Gaylene Kanoyton. “He always opened up the doors [so] that you can do anything that you want.”
His family shared the news about his passing in a statement: “His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity.”…