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Hey there, folks.

It is Tuesday, February 17th, and keep hope alive.

We are just getting word as we come on this morning that

Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, has passed away at the age of 84. Welcome to this episode

of Amy and T.J. recording this one a little early. We are early risers and when we first got up at 3.4 a.m., we didn't see this news, but it just did break a short time ago, and we wanted to hop on and give you the update. But Roeb's just first reaction when you hear Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at 84.

I mean, it sounds almost cliche to say the passing of a legend, but a civil rights icon, a change agent,

someone who fought for justice in the face of incredible adversity and fear, I would add.

Yes, all of the above, a game changer in the civil rights movement.

Yes, and so officially, we don't know the official cause of death.

They haven't said this morning, but we did get an extended statement from his family.

We know he had had some health issues various and serious over the past several years,

but we do want to share the statement put out.

Came through his organization, but said had some specific words in here.

And it was kind of nice to hear.

I always love to hear in these statements when you hear that they died surrounded by family.

Yes, isn't that the goal for all of us, at least I think it would be.

So yes, the family statement reads, he died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family,

his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights help shape a global movement

for freedom and dignity. They said that our father was a servant leader, not only to our family,

but to the oppressed, the voiceless,

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