Rev. Jesse Jackson live updates: South Carolina services wrap up, final memorial set for Chicago

"Over 40% of African Americans can chase their roots back to Charleston, South Carolina, watch that germinate into amazing leaders all over the state, across the last three centuries is something ...

Attending Jesse Jackson memorial in Columbia today? Here’s your guide, from timeline to parking

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson passed away a few weeks ago, and now his memorial is open to the public. Here’s what you ...

As thousands gather for viewing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, elders reflect on his impact

Thousands of people from all walks of life visited the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's headquarters in Kenwood Thursday to show ...

Jesse Jackson honored with ceremony at SC Statehouse, memorial service at Brookland Baptist

The request to have his body lie in state came at the behest of Jackson’s family and a host of state legislators.

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil ...

Childhood friends grieve Jesse Jackson: 'It hit me like losing a brother'

Rev. Jesse Jackson's death deeply impacts Greenville's Butler and Mathis families, who share decades of close ties and civil ...

Samuel L. Jackson Honors Late Rev. Jesse Jackson At NAACP Image Awards, ‘Power To The People’

Rev. Jesse Jackson was honored with a standing ovation at the 57th NAACP Image Awards after Samuel L. Jackson delivered a ...

After a storied civil rights career, Jesse Jackson heads home to South Carolina and lies in state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr. was honored Monday in the state where he grew up under ...