Chicago Memorial Service Friday to Honor Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson

Civil rights champion Jesse Jackson will be remembered at a public memorial service in Chicago on Friday. Political figures, religious leaders, and entertainers are expected to pay their respects at the celebration of life ceremony.

Chicago will host a public memorial service on Friday to honor the legacy of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. The celebration of life ceremony is anticipated to draw a diverse gathering of attendees including current and former government officials, religious leaders, and entertainment figures.

Following Friday’s public memorial, family and close friends will gather for a private funeral service on Saturday.

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