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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died aged 84 on Tuesday morning surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by his family. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and…
How it feels to be pardoned by the US president
Dexter Eugene Jackson knew he had “a one in a million chance” of being pardoned by the US president for his 2002 cannabis conviction. Three days ago, his prayers were answered. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61263360