Summary
Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are starting in Chicago. He will lie in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters for two days before more events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
Key Facts
- Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.'s memorial services begin in Chicago.
- Jackson will lie in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
- He will also have services in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
- Jesse Jackson was a close associate of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
- He was a two-time presidential candidate.
- Jesse Jackson died at age 84 from a neurological disorder.
- His family mentioned the global support and love they have received.
