After nearly five hours, the homegoing for the civil rights icon came to a close after a host of speakers gave their memories and praise.

From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring ...

A queer Black writer reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s evolving relationship with LGBTQ+ people — and what it meant for those ...

Ferris State defeated Wayne State, 104-86. (March 7, 2026) ...

Judge Greg Mathis reflects on the “father figure” influence Rev. Jesse Jackson had on his life after first meeting the civil rights leader as a troubled teenager. Judge Greg Mathis is honoring the ...

Trump says Kristi Noem's ouster 'wasn't a hard choice,' DOJ releases Epstein files allegations about Trump, and Rep. Tony Gonzales drops his re-election bid.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Greg Mathis, Jesse Jackson, theGrio.com “He was a father figure…the most influential person, male in my life,” Mathis told theGrio ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson had a long relationship with Detroit and Michigan, which its politicians and faith leaders remembered after his death Feb. 17.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: March 13, 2017 ...

Before the release party at Drkmttr, we talk with songsmith and project head Clayton Waller about taking a new approach to his latest LP.

A suspect was arrested Thursday after three women's bodies were found in southern Utah, sparking a multi-state manhunt for ...