Chicago Hosts Memorial Events Honoring Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson

Chicago is holding a series of memorial events to honor civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died at 84. Known for his activism alongside Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and ran for the Democratic presidential nomination twice. Memorials include a public viewing, a musical tribute, and a private celebration of life. His legacy spans American civil rights and global human dignity, reflecting his advocacy for economic justice, voting rights, and international solidarity.