The family of Reverend Jesse Jackson announced their revised Celebration of Life plans on Thursday afternoon. According to a statement from the family, they heard from leaders in South Carolina and Washington D.C., “two places of profound significance to him,” who “extended the extraordinary honor of allowing him to be celebrated in formal services.” Jesse Jackson was born in South Carolina.
Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27
Lying in State at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
930 E. 50th Street, Chicago, IL
10:00 a.m.
March 1 – 5: Travel dates for formal services in South Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Friday, March 6
The People’s Celebration at House of Hope
752 E. 114th Street, Chicago, IL
Doors Open: 9:00 a.m.
Service: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Private Homegoing Celebration at Rainbow PUSH Coalition
930 E. 50th Street, Chicago, IL
A livestream of the services will be shared with the public.