Nonillaah Black History Tribute: Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson This Black History Month, we at Nonillaah pause to honor and remember the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson , who passed away at the age of 82. His lifelong dedication to justice, equity, and human rights continues to shape the freedoms people experience in the United States today. Reverend Jackson was not only a powerful leader—he was one of the core activists walking side by side with Martin Luther King Jr. during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Together, these two giants challenged racist power structures, confronted white supremacy, and fought relentlessly to open doors for African Americans and all marginalized communities. Their activism did not only impact Black America. The broad protections won through the Civil Rights Movement made it possible for immigrants, women, religious minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities to gain legal rights that were once denied. From fair housing laws to equal employme...