Summary
A memorial service in Chicago is being held to celebrate the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a prominent civil rights leader. The event will include speeches from former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton, as well as music from Grammy-winning artists.
Key Facts
- The memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is taking place in Chicago.
- The event is expected to begin at 12 p.m. EST.
- Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was a civil rights leader and a two-time presidential candidate.
- The service will occur at a large Black church with a 10,000-seat arena.
- Former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton will speak at the event.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also listed as a speaker.
- Grammy-winning music artist BeBe Winans will perform at the service.
- This event is expected to be the largest among recent memorial services for Jackson.
