Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.: Memorial Services in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be honored with memorial services in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. Jackson, a civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder. In Chicago, events will take place at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, with additional services scheduled in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where Jackson was born and raised.
Jackson's adult children expressed their intention to host large funeral services that welcome everyone and continue their father's advocacy work. The public celebration of life in Chicago will be held at the House of Hope church on March 6, followed by private homegoing services at Rainbow PUSH the next day, which will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. gained prominence as a protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and played a significant role in the civil rights movement. He was present with King during the voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery and later led efforts in Chicago to promote Black employment through Operation Breadbasket. Jackson's legacy and impact on civil rights will be remembered and celebrated during the upcoming memorial services.