Chicago has become the center of national remembrance this week, as the memorial events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. take place in the city. These gatherings reflect Jackson’s wide influence and the deep affection his supporters had for him around the world. Jackson passed away on February […]
The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a key figure in civil rights history, died on Tuesday at 84, his family announced. According to a statement from his representatives, Jackson passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago, surrounded by family, “We share with deep sadness the passing of the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.,” […]