Reverend Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and politician. Born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, he became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Jackson founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, an organization focused on social justice, economic equality, and political empowerment. Throughout his career, Jackson has run for the presidency, notably in 1984 and 1988, advocating for issues such as racial equality and economic justice. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts and has worked to address issues affecting marginalized communities in the United States and abroad.