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U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spoke at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private funeral at Rainbow PUSH headquarters. These are his full remarks.
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) called on people not to inject politics in their remarks at his father's memorial service. FMR. REP. JESSE JACKSON JR.: Dad believed that funerals were not for the dearly departed.
Saturday's service at Rainbow PUSH Coalition served as the culmination of weeks of memorials for the civil rights icon — from Chicago to his home state of South Carolina.
Jesse Jackson Jr. gave a heartfelt and deeply emotional eulogy for his father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters.
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are speaking at the event, which also features music from Chicago native Jennifer Hudson. Other attendees include Sen. Dick Durbin and Mr. T.
Ashley Jackson delivers remarks at her father Jesse Jackson's funeral Saturday.
The celebration of life is being held Friday, March 6, and includes former presidents, music legends and thousands of adoring people.
Obama responded to a call to run for a third term while speaking at the funeral of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
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Obama's not-so-subtle gesture to 2028 hopeful sparks buzz at star-studded funeral for Jesse Jackson
Barrack Obama sparked a buzz as he gestured to a Democratic presidential hopeful at a star-studded funeral for the Rev. Jesse Jackson.