Trending Now - Jesse Jackson's Homegoing Service to Feature Notable Guests

WHO:

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. (deceased)

President Barack Obama (former U.S. President)

President Joe Biden (former U.S. President)

President Bill Clinton (former U.S. President)

Former Vice President Kamala Harris

Jesse Jackson Jr. (son of Jesse Jackson Sr.)

Rev. Al Sharpton (attended memorial services)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker

California Governor Gavin Newsom

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley

Senator Dick Durbin

Representative Robin Kelly

Isiah Thomas (former NBA star)

BeBe Winans (gospel singer)

Jennifer Hudson (gospel singer)

Pastor Marvin Winans (gospel singer)

Rabbi Sharon Brous (speaker)

Rabbi Steven Jacobs (speaker)

Judge Greg Mathis (speaker)

Thomas S. Ricketts (chairman, Chicago Cubs)

Dorris Wright (former classmate of Jackson)

WHAT:

A celebration of life for Jesse Jackson Sr. is scheduled for March 6, 2026.

The event will take place at the House of Hope, a megachurch in Chicago.

The service is expected to be the largest, with a 10,000-seat capacity.

Jackson died on February 17, 2026, at age 84.

He battled a rare neurological disorder affecting his mobility and speech.

Jackson's body lay in state at the South Carolina Capitol on March 1, 2026.

Several states flew flags at half-staff in his honor.

Services in Washington, D.C., were tabled after a request to let Jackson lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol rotunda was denied.

WHERE:

Chicago, Illinois (House of Hope, location of the celebration)

South Carolina Capitol (location of lying in state)

Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago (final resting place)

WHEN:

Celebration of life on March 6, 2026.

Jackson died on February 17, 2026.

Body lay in state on March 1, 2026.

Final public appearances included the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

WHY:

The celebration honors Jesse Jackson Sr.'s contributions to civil rights, advocacy for the poor, and his role as a mentor.

HOW:

The event will feature performances by gospel artists and speeches from notable figures.

The service will be officiated by faith leaders Pastor Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks.

The event is organized by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, founded by Jesse Jackson Sr.

Today, a celebration of life for Jesse Jackson Sr. is taking place at the House of Hope in Chicago, where the service is expected to draw a crowd of up to 10,000 people. Jackson, who passed away on February 17 at the age of 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder, was honored with his body lying in state at the South Carolina Capitol last week, while flags flew at half-staff in several states. The event, organized by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, will feature performances by gospel artists and speeches from notable figures, including faith leaders Pastor Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks.