*A powerful gathering of leaders in philanthropy, media, and culture came together to celebrate the enduring impact of Susan ...

March 6 (UPI) --The public funeral for the Rev. Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden ...

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be buried in Chicago after weeks of lying in state in locations across the United States. Jackson, who died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84 after a lengthy battle ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s loved ones will celebrate his life in Chicago on Friday, as his family hosts a memorial homegoing service that’s open to the public, but will also be attended by dignitaries ...

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Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden will be among the speakers at the public celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday at the House of Hope on the Far South ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged Friday at the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The city of New Orleans is invited to “Come Worship” with one of gospel music’s biggest artists, CeCe Winans. The “Alabaster Box” singer is heading out on “her largest headlining ...

CHICAGO — A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged Friday at the South Side’s House of Hope, providing a requiem to the vast reach of ...

For live updates of Rev. Jesse Jackson's service, head to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun Times' live blog. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton are speaking at a celebration of the Rev ...