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Jackson was complicated, but effective. He was never just a preacher; he was a negotiator who freed hostages and forced corporations to hire minorities when it wasn't popular. Even as his health failed with PSP over the last decade, he kept showing up. You don't see that kind of stamina in modern activism. He stayed in the fight until his body literally wouldn't let him anymore.

With Jesse Jackson gone, we are truly losing the last direct link to the inner circle of Dr. King. From the balcony at the Lorraine Motel to running for President in '84 and '88, he didn't just witness history; he bent it. People forget that his 'Rainbow Coalition' paved the way for Obama. He taught Black politicians that they could run for the highest office, not just local seats. It’s a heavy day for America.