Jesse Jackson: A Global Voice for Justice and Diplomacy
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Jesse Jackson fused U.S. civil rights with global justice, pushing Palestinian self-determination, opposing apartheid, and using diplomacy to free hostages in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, and Serbia; his international activism helped mainstream progressive views within the Democratic Party and inspired a generation, with his legacy resonating worldwide even as Gaza concerns re-emerged at contemporary conventions.
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