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The funeral for civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson was held in Chicago on Friday afternoon. Jackson, 84, died last ...

Former US president Barack Obama is among those gathering in Chicago to celebrate the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died aged 84 last month. Follow the latest - and watch events in ...

The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a tribute to Rev. Dr Jesse Jackson at his private funeral in Chicago, honouring the civil rights leader's legacy and impact on the fight for equality.

Thousands of people gathered at a church on Chicago’s South Side to pay a final public tribute to Jackson.

From three former presidents to faith leaders, dignitaries and his family, Jackson was celebrated as a man who instilled ...

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Rainbow PUSH Political Director Betty Magness joined ABC7 to talk about moments from Rev. Jesse Jackson that stick with her.

Jacqueline Jackson II expressed her gratitude to the family and the caretakers who were present as the reverend faced the ...

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are speaking at the event, which also features music from Chicago native ...

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is among the singers performing at a memorial for the civil rights leader who died last month. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will attend.