Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

"The outpouring of love and support received from around the globe has been abundant and deeply felt. His causes, both in the United States and abroad, were countless: Advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues including voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care. He scored diplomatic victories with world leaders, and through his Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he channeled cries for Black pride and self-determination into corporate boardrooms, pressuring executives to make America a more open and equitable society."

"We honor him, and his hard-earned legacy as a freedom fighter, philosopher, and faithful shepherd of his family and community here in Chicago. Jackson died last week at age 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder that affected his mobility and ability to speak in his later years."

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate, passed away at age 84 following a rare neurological disorder that impaired his mobility and speech. Memorial services begin Thursday in Chicago, where Jackson lived for decades and raised his six children. His body will lie in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters before events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. Jackson's legacy encompasses advocacy for the poor and underrepresented, championing voting rights, job opportunities, education, and healthcare. Through Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he pressured corporate executives toward equity and social justice. Chicago, his longtime home, honors his contributions through flags at half-staff, school condolences, and public tributes.

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