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'Keep Hope Alive': Thousands Gather in Chicago to Celebrate the Life of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From former presidents to everyday Chicagoans, the House of Hope overflowed with grief, gospel, and gratitude for a man who spent his life demanding more from America.
03/07/2026

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton To Attend Jesse Jackson’s Celebration of Life Service

The former presidents, alongside other big names, have confirmed attend the March 6th service.
03/04/2026

In Chicago, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Is Remembered as a Giant Who Expanded the Meaning of Power

Funeral services on the South Side celebrated the life of the civil rights leader whose Rainbow Coalition strategy redefined Black electoral influence nationwide.
03/02/2026

Samuel L. Jackson Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson at 2026 NAACP Image Awards in Powerful, Personal Tribute

Dressed in traditional African attire, Samuel L. Jackson delivered a moving tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, reminding the room — and the culture — to “keep hope alive” and never forget that we are somebody.
02/28/2026
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57th NAACP Image Awards
57th NAACP Image Awards

Deon Cole hosts a celebration of Black excellence for the year's biggest movies and TV shows, with honors given to changemakers for their impacts on representation and social justice.
02/28/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson Will Lie in State at the SC Statehouse

From Greenville to the global stage, the civil rights giant will soon return home to the state where he was born and where his trailblazing career began.
02/24/2026

The Blackest Moment of the Week: Revisiting Jesse Jackson’s ‘I Am Somebody’ Chant With ‘Sesame Street’

A 1972 ‘Sesame Street’ clip of Jackson turning a protest litany into a kids’ call-and-response became a school of resistance for young Black viewers.
02/20/2026

Funeral and Livestream Details for Rev. Jesse Jackson Have Been Announced

Jackson’s celebration of life services will span multiple cities.
02/20/2026

BET News Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson With Powerful Archival Special “JESSE JACKSON: IN HIS OWN WORDS”

Narrated by CBS News’ Michelle Miller, the four-part BET News tribute revisits the life, presidential runs, and civil rights legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson through historic speeches and rare archival interviews, airing February 18–19 on BET.
02/18/2026

Barack and Michelle Obama Reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Legacy: 'We Stood on His Shoulders'

In a joint statement, the former president and first lady honor the civil rights leader’s six decades of activism and credit his historic presidential campaigns with paving the way for their own political journey.
02/17/2026

Rep. Jonathan Jackson Shares Final Moments With Father Rev. Jesse Jackson Before His Death at 84

The Illinois congressman describes holding his father’s hand during his final hours, reflecting on family, faith, and the civil rights leader’s lasting influence.
02/17/2026