NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the services in the player above.
Thousands of people are expected to gather at the House of Hope church in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood Friday morning to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson as part of a series of “homegoing” services remembering the civil rights leader.
Friday’s public service, dubbed “The People’s Celebration,” begins at 11 a.m., with doors open at 9 a.m. and large crowds and traffic expected. A private celebration of life will take place Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, according to organizers.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are expected to speak at Friday’s service, with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries also scheduled to attend.
Early Friday morning, a large contingent of police officers were already gathering outside the Leek & Son’s funeral home in Greater Grand Crossing, with procession to follow later Friday morning along with rolling street closures.
As the services get under way, here’s what to know.
When, where is the public service for Rev. Jesse Jackson?
The public “People’s Celebration” services begin Friday morning at Chicago’s House of Hope church, located at 752 E. 114th St.
Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. CT, with services starting at 11 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m.
“There will be open, general-admission seating. Early arrival is recommended,” organizers said in a release, with thousands expected to attend.
Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is expected to be laid to rest in a series of services this week, starting with a “homegoing” service Friday that will bring celebrities and political leaders to Chicago for a day of remembrance.
Dubbed “The People’s Celebration,” services are set to begin Friday morning at Chicago’s House of Hope, located at 752 E. 114th St. A private celebration of life is expected to take place Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
Here’s what to know:
What time does the service begin?
Doors are expected to open to the public started at 9 a.m. CT, with services set to begin at 11 a.m. CT.
List of speakers
Three former presidents, along with Chicago leaders and celebrities will be at the service, with many of them scheduled to speak.
According to organizers, the list of speakers for Jackson’s public celebration include:
Gov. J.B. Prtizker Mayor Brandon Johnson Former President Barack Obama Former President Bill Clinton Former President Joe Biden Jackson family membersChicago-born singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is also expected to give a musical performance.
Gospel legends Pastor Marvin Winans and Bebe Winans will also be there, along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, businessman Jim Reynolds, and Rabbi Sharon Brous.
Friday’s public service and Saturday’s private ceremony at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition will be co-officiated by Dr. Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks, according to officials.
“It is my profound honor to be one of the officiants celebrating the extraordinary life of my mentor, friend, and hero—Reverend Jesse Jackson,” said Jenkins. “He devoted his life with fearless courage and unwavering commitment to advancing the dignity and opportunities of millions of people from every walk of life around the world—his voice will continue to resonate powerfully, echoing across generations and inspiring hearts for years to come.”
“From a child of 10 years old, no other figure has had the effect on me as the great Reverend Jesse Jackson. I’ve had the honor of growing up working alongside him for the last 35 years, traveling around the world, watching him become the biggest leader in every room using only two weapons—morality and servanthood,” said Meeks. “Nobody will ever match the impact that he had on this earth.”
How to watch the service live
NBC Chicago will livestream the funeral on Friday in the player above. It will also air on NBC Chicago’s live streaming channels on Pluto, Peacock and Roku.
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