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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.
Rev. Jesse Jackson to Lie in State at SC State House
Hundreds expected to attend memorial services honoring the civil rights leader's decades of advocacy
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Mar. 2, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson Returns Home to South Carolina to Lie in State
Civil rights leader honored with final public farewell in his home state
Mar. 2, 2026
Jesse Jackson's Complicated Legacy in Hometown of Greenville
As the civil rights leader's body lies in state, his birthplace grapples with how to honor his contributions
Mar. 2, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson Honored with Lying in State in South Carolina
Civil rights leader's final visit to his home state marks a historic moment.
Mar. 2, 2026
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.
Mar. 2, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson Honored with Lying in State at South Carolina Capitol
Civil rights leader's final tribute in home state before Chicago memorial service
Mar. 2, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Lies in State in South Carolina
Jackson advocated for the poor and underrepresented throughout his long career fighting for voting rights, job opportunities, education, and health care.
Mar. 2, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson Lies in State at South Carolina Capitol
The civil rights leader is honored in the state where he was born and launched his activism.
Mar. 2, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Lies in State in South Carolina
Thousands pay respects as Jackson's casket arrives at the South Carolina Statehouse
Mar. 2, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Lies in State at South Carolina Capitol
Jackson's final honors in the state where he was born mark a stark contrast to his segregated childhood in Greenville.
Mar. 2, 2026
Mourners Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at Memorial in West Columbia, SC
Tribute held at Brookland Baptist Church on March 2, 2026
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 next Monday.
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 next Monday, according to the governor.
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 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.