Jesse Jackson, My Father and Rainbow PUSH
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Barack Obama credits Jesse Jackson with inspring change
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech at the memorial service for Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago, with a lip reader analyzing her pre-speech 7-word comment
A queer Black writer reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s evolving relationship with LGBTQ+ people — and what it meant for those of us raised in the Black church.
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.