Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents, throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon

A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged Friday at the South ...
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Bernard LaFayette, civil rights leader known for Freedom Rides and voting rights in Selma, dies at 85

Bernard LaFayette, who is known for participating in the Freedom Rides and overseeing the voter registration campaign in ...

Bernard LaFayette, Selma Voting Rights Organizer, Dies at 85

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act ...

Bernard LaFayette, voting rights organizer and former director of URI nonviolence center, dies at 85

Bernard LaFayette, the former director of URI’s Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies who did the risky groundwork for the ...
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Concerns Rise over ICE’s Broad Discretion in Issuing Arrest Warrants

Critics argue that the lack of oversight and safeguards in the DHS's arrest practices creates risks of prolonged detention, ...
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Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The event honoring ...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Life Celebrated At Chicago’s House Of Hope

Rev. Jesse Jackson was celebrated today at the House of Hope, attended by influential figures like Barack Obama and Bill ...
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Former presidents honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at public tribute in Chicago

A public tribute in Chicago celebrated the life and influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., featuring speeches from former presidents and notable figures, emphasizing his legacy in civil rights and ...