Full remarks from Rev. Al Sharpton at Jesse Jackson funeral

Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a rousing sermon and eulogy for his friend Rev. Jesse Jackson, closing with the declaration, "We won't go back!"

• Mar 6

Tributes pour in for Rev. Jesse Jackson from Chicago community, Illinois leaders alike

From neighbors to governors, tributes are pouring in for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering icon of the Civil Rights Movement who died at the age of 84 early Tuesday morning.

• Feb 17

Reaction from Chicago, Illinois leaders pours in after Rev. Jesse Jackson's death

The depth and breadth of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson's death is being felt as reaction pours in from leaders in Chicago and Illinois, and around the nation.

• Feb 17

Rep. Jonathan Jackson remembers father Rev. Jesse Jackson after death

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spoke with CBS News Chicago about his father Rev. Jesse Jackson death, his life and his legacy.

• Feb 17

Rev. Al Sharpton to address DOJ during Rainbow PUSH's People's Conference

The conference's theme is "A Call to Action." It's meant to underscore the need for resistance against threats to civil rights.

• Jun 12, 2025

Rev. Al Sharpton will be keynote speaker at Rainbow PUSH's People's Conference

He'll speak about the Department of Justice investigation of Chicago's hiring practices.

• Jun 12, 2025

VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.

• Feb 1, 2023