From USA TODAY.

Rev. Al Sharpton held a press conference on Feb. 17, 2026, to discuss the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

5 key moments from Jesse Jackson’s civil rights career: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dead-career-moments/87386926007/

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