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Former presidents gather in Chicago for Jesse Jackson celebration of life
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life for the late civil rights leader.

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The legendary preacher, activist, and two-time presidential candidate leaves an indelible mark on American politics and the fight for equality.
South Carolina Women Kick Off Support For Women's Suffrage Monument in Washington, D.C.
Three business leaders in the state are leading a national effort to build a monument honoring the women's suffrage movement.
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Mar. 1, 2026
Greenville Funeral Home Coordinating Jackson's South Carolina Services
Details expected to be announced this weekend for memorial honoring civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Feb. 28, 2026
Greenville Photojournalist Gained Rare Access to Rev. Jesse Jackson
Charles Arbogast captured intimate moments with the civil rights leader during his time in Greenville.
Feb. 27, 2026
Mourners Line Up for Blocks in Chicago to Honor Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson
Memorial events draw elected officials, advocates and community members to celebrate Jackson's decades-long activism.
Feb. 25, 2026
Jesse Jackson Memorial Services Kick Off in Chicago
Public can attend events honoring the civil rights leader's life and legacy over the next two weeks.
Feb. 24, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson to Lie in State in South Carolina
Jackson's body will be honored at the South Carolina Statehouse before public services in Chicago.
Feb. 24, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson to Lie in State in South Carolina
Jackson's body will be honored at the South Carolina Statehouse before traveling to Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Feb. 23, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Jackson was a protege of Martin Luther King Jr. and led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King's assassination.
Feb. 22, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Iconic Civil Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84
The legendary preacher, activist, and political trailblazer helped transform the moral energy of the civil rights movement into lasting political power.
Feb. 22, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Tributes pour in for the longtime advocate who twice ran for president
Feb. 22, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Tributes pour in for the longtime advocate and two-time presidential candidate
Feb. 22, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Tributes pour in for the longtime advocate and two-time presidential candidate
Feb. 22, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Tributes pour in for the longtime activist and two-time presidential candidate
Feb. 21, 2026
Civil rights champion Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The charismatic Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate was a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and a leading voice for racial justice for decades.
Feb. 20, 2026
Greenville Pastor Remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson as Mentor and Friend
Thompson says Jackson paved the way for many and instilled a sense of pride.
Feb. 20, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Reverend's lifelong advocacy for social and economic justice leaves lasting legacy
Feb. 20, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Reverend was a defining force in the struggle for civil and human rights in the United States
Feb. 19, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The longtime activist and presidential candidate was a bridge between generations of the civil rights movement.
Feb. 19, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The pioneering activist and two-time presidential candidate reshaped the Democratic Party and inspired generations of Americans.
Feb. 19, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Controversial figure who ran for president twice but paved the way for Obama's historic election
Feb. 19, 2026
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Jackson bridged generations of activism from the Black Power era to Barack Obama's presidency.