Thousands including Obama pay tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
A memorial event is taking place at a church in Chicago to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The gathering includes speeches from notable figures, with participation from three former U.S. Presidents: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden.
A memorial event is taking place at a church in Chicago to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The gathering includes speeches from notable figures, with participation from three former U.S. Presidents: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden.
The event serves as a public tribute to Rev. Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and former presidential candidate. It follows other memorial services held in Chicago and South Carolina, the latter being his birthplace.
A memorial event is taking place at a church in Chicago to honor the late Rev.
The memorial is hosted at a significant Black church with a seating capacity of 10,000, making it one of the largest gatherings in honor of Rev. Jackson. Attendees have lined up outside, with some viewing clips of Jackson’s notable speeches on television screens. Additionally, memorabilia such as pins and hoodies with Jackson's slogans are available for purchase.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
