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Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death, Tuesday, at the age of 84. A look at his life and legacy.

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Cheryl Corley is a Chicago-based NPR correspondent who works for the National Desk. She primarily covers criminal justice issues as well as breaking news in the Midwest and across the country.
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.