Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
The Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson, a pivotal voice for African Americans and the poor, has died.
That's according to a statement from Jackson's family and the organization he founded,
the Rainbow Push Coalition.
He was 84 years old.
NPR's Cheryl Corley reports Jackson lived a life that bridged civil rights activism and politics.
Throughout his life,
Jesse Jackson inspired and encouraged millions with his trademark chant, I Am Somebody.
He made a mark as a young aide to civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
He'd go on to push for a greater share of economic and political power for blacks and others with his Rainbow Push Coalition.
Jackson ran for president in 1984 and in 1988.
On his 75th birthday, Jackson took note of his long career.
I endured as a long business runner.
I served.
And I never surrendered my spirit to the forces of negation." Cheryl Corley, NPR News.
There are two sets of high-level talks set for today in Geneva.
The U.S.
is participating in discussions between Russia and Ukraine and also in indirect talks with Iranian negotiators about Tehran's nuclear program.
NPR's Jackie Northam reports the indirect talks with Iran come as the US continues to build up forces in the Middle East.
This is the second time in as many weeks the US and Iran will be meeting.