The Word Network to Broadcast Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson

The network will provide live coverage of the civil rights leader's funeral services.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Word Network, the world's largest African American religious network, announced it will provide live coverage of the celebration of life services for the late civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. The first service will air live on Friday, March 6 from the House of Hope Church in Chicago, and a private homegoing ceremony will air live on Saturday, March 7.

Why it matters

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a pioneering civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and economic justice for decades. His passing marks the end of an era, and the live broadcast of his funeral services by The Word Network will allow his legacy and impact to be honored and remembered by his many supporters and admirers.

The details

The Word Network, which is available through all major cable and satellite providers as well as streaming platforms, will air the two live services honoring Rev. Jackson. The first service on Friday, March 6 will start at 10:30am EST from the House of Hope Church in Chicago, while the private homegoing ceremony on Saturday, March 7 will also begin at 10:30am EST.

  • The first service will air live on Friday, March 6, starting at 10:30 a.m. EST.
  • A private homegoing ceremony will air live on Saturday, March 7, starting at 10:30 a.m. EST.

The players

The Word Network

The world's largest African American religious network, available through all major cable and satellite providers, streaming platforms, and the iHeart App.

Rev. Jesse Jackson

A pioneering civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and economic justice for decades until his passing on February 17.

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What’s next

Viewers can stream the services via iOS and Android devices, Roku, Apple Music, Facebook Live, YouTube or at thewordnetwork.org.

The takeaway

The live broadcast of Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral services by The Word Network will allow his legacy and impact as a pioneering civil rights leader to be honored and remembered by his many supporters and admirers across the country.