A memorial celebration will honor the life and legacy of civil rights champion Jesse Jackson in Chicago, following his death last month.
The homegoing service will feature musical performances by Chicago-born singer Jennifer Hudson, marking a tribute to the activist who made the Windy City his base of operations after leaving his South Carolina roots during the era of segregation.
Three former U.S. presidents are scheduled to attend the ceremony: Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, demonstrating the significant impact Jackson had on American politics and civil rights.
Jackson dedicated his life to fighting for equality and justice, establishing Chicago as his headquarters for civil rights advocacy after experiencing the challenges of growing up in the segregated South.
The memorial service represents a fitting tribute to a man who spent decades championing social justice causes and working to advance opportunities for marginalized communities across the nation.
