Rev. Jesse Jackson's Farewell: A Nation Mourns


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:46
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's Farewell: A Nation Mourns

Reverend Jesse Jackson Seniors memorial services begin in Chicago, following his death from a rare neurological disorder. The civil rights icon, a protégé of Martin Luther King Junior and two-time presidential candidate, will lie in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters. Global support pours in, with flags at half-staff in Minnesota, Iowa, and North Carolina. Jacksons legacy of fighting for voting rights, jobs, education, health care, and Black pride will be celebrated in Washington D.C., South Carolina, and Chicago. All are welcome to the open events, as family members ask for respect as the world says goodbye.

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