The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering titan who expanded the reach of the Civil Rights Movement, founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and broke barriers with two presidential bids, died Tuesday, leaving an indelible imprint on American activism. Source: Jason Kempin / Getty In a statement shared with NBC News, the Jackson family described him as "a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world." "We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family," the statement read.