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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Passes: Memorial Services Announced

2/20/2026

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. died at age 84, prompting memorial services that will be livestreamed.
Public viewings will be held at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago on February 26 and 27.
Formal services are scheduled March 1 to March 4 in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
A celebration of life will be held at House of Hope in Chicago on March 6.
Private services will be held on March 7.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. died at age 84, prompting memorial services that will be livestreamed.
Public viewings will be held at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago on February 26 and 27.
Formal services are scheduled March 1 to March 4 in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
A celebration of life will be held at House of Hope in Chicago on March 6.
Private services will be held on March 7.