Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson and his achievements on what would have been his 85th birthday

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy as a civil rights leader and presidential candidate stretches around the globe, and starting Thursday, a huge push has been launched online to ensure that spirit stays alive.

• Oct 8

Rainbow PUSH hosting first annual convention since passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."

• Jun 10

Son Yusef Jackson named as successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson as president of Rainbow PUSH

Yusef Jackson, a son of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, will take his father's place as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the organization announced Thursday.

• Apr 9

Donna Miller leads, Jesse Jackson Jr. trailing in Illinois 2nd District

Cook County Commissioner has opened up an early lead against Jesse Jackson Jr. in the Democratic primary in the Illinois 2nd Congressional District. Jermont Terry reports from Jackson headquarters.

• Mar 17

Bill would rename part of Dan Ryan Expressway for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday that he has introduced legislation to rename part of Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.

• Mar 11

Mayor postpones bid for election protection ordinance named after Rev. Jackson

Mayor Brandon Johnson has called off – for now – a bid to impose new polling place protections in Chicago in an attempt to prohibit federal immigration agents from entering so-called "democracy zones" while voters are at the polls.

• Mar 11

Mayor Johnson pushes new polling place protections in honor of Rev. Jackson

Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.

• Mar 10

Private homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson held at Rainbow PUSH

The final celebration of life services for Rev. Jesse Jackson was at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters Saturday.

• Mar 8

Rev. Jesse Jackson's children share emotional, personal tributes

Rev. Jesse Jackson's children gave loving, personal and often emotional eulogies Saturday at his private homegoing services at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago.

• Mar 7

Procession for Rev. Jesse Jackson leaves Rainbow PUSH to Oakwood Cemetery

A procession will be followed by a private burial at the Oakwood Cemetery.

• Mar 7

Actor, comedian Chris Tucker reflects on memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker spoke at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private service on Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

• Mar 7

Jesse Jackson Jr. gives emotional eulogy at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at Rainbow PUSH

Jesse Jackson Jr. gave a heartfelt and deeply emotional eulogy for his father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters.

• Mar 7

Santita Jackson performs at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing at Rainbow PUSH

Singer Santita Jackson performed at her father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing service at Rainbow PUSH headquarters Saturday, March 7, 2026.

• Mar 7

Full remarks from Dr. Jaqueline Jackson II at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing

Daughter Dr. Jaqueline Jackson, II, gave a heartfelt eulogy for her father Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH Saturday.

• Mar 7

Ashley Jackson remembers father Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH funeral

Ashley Jackson delivers remarks at her father Jesse Jackson's funeral Saturday.

• Mar 7

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson private funeral at Rainbow PUSH

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spoke at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's private funeral at Rainbow PUSH headquarters. These are his full remarks.

• Mar 7

Yusuf Jackson, Sr. speaks at Rev. Jesse Jackson homegoing

Rev. Jesse Jackson's son and successor as president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition Yusuf Jackson, Sr. spoke at his father's private funeral Saturday morning.

• Mar 7

Stevie Wonder shares memories, performs "They Won't Go When I Go" at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Stevie Wonder shared his personal memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson at his private funeral Saturday, saying "I knew his heart, I respected his mind and trusted his soul," before performing his 1974 song "They Won't Go When I Go."

• Mar 7

Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at Chicago celebration of life

The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.

• Mar 6

Full text of Jesse Jackson Jr. speech: "I want to talk about my daddy"

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American culture.

• Mar 6

For the public, The People's Celebration was a reminder: "I am somebody!"

Thousands of members of the public attended the memorial for Rev. Jackson at House of Hope Friday, and a refrain they all shared comes from Jackson's most well-known poem: "I am somebody!"

• Mar 6

Rev. Jackson funeral attendees call it "a great celebration of his life"

Chicagoans who attended "The People's Celebration" at the House of Hope said it was a touching, moving, and inspiring tribute to Jesse Jackson that was a "great celebration of his life."

• Mar 6

Thousands honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at 'The People's Celebration' in Chicago

Thousands of people, from ordinary Chicagoans to former presidents, came to the House of Hope on Chicago's Far South Side Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

• Mar 6

Full text of President Bill Clinton's speech at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when I needed him."

• Mar 6

Full remarks from former President Joe Biden at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Joe Biden delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral on Friday at House of Hope in Chicago, telling the crowd to take home with them Jackson's own central message: "Don't give up."

• Mar 6

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