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Reverend Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a primary figure in the civil rights movement, has sadly died after a lengthy post-pandemic health battle. He was 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the discrimination claims against Sesame Place by penning a letter to the CEO in hopes of sparking change.
According to a health update from the couple's son Jonathan, Rev. Jesse Jackson is recovering swiftly from his positive coronavirus diagnosis but unfortunately saw his Parkinson's take a drastic turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jackson is unfortunately still in ICU fighting her battle with COVID-19.