- A celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is scheduled to take place in Chicago Friday, with three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, and elected officials expected to attend.
- The event, honoring the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, follows memorial services held in Chicago and South Carolina, his birthplace.
- Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton, alongside former Vice President Kamala Harris, are listed as speakers for the Chicago celebration, which will also feature gospel singer BeBe Winans.
- Rev. Jackson Sr. died last month at the age of 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder, having continued his work until last year.
- His extensive legacy includes advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues such as voting rights, healthcare, and education, and achieving diplomatic victories globally.