Three former presidents are expected to travel to Chicago this week to pay their respects to the late Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
The group, which includes Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, are expected to attend “homegoing services” for Jackson at Chicago’s House of Hope Friday. They will be joined by former First Lady Jill Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
They are some of the many notable figures traveling to the city to pay their respects, with the list of speakers and attendees also featuring Chicago-born singer and actress Jennifer Hudson, gospel legends Pastor Marvin Winans and Bebe Winans, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, businessman Jim Reynolds, and Rabbi Sharon Brous are also expected to attend.
Jackson passed away last month at the age of 84, and services honoring him will be held Friday and Saturday.
A public Homegoing service will be held for Jackson on March 6 at the House of Hope, located at 752 East 114th Street in Chicago. A private Celebration of Life service will be held the following day.
NBC Chicago will livestream the funeral on Friday, and it will also be aired on NBC Chicago’s 24/7 Streaming News service.
Both services will be co-officiated by Dr. Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks, according to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
“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.”
Doors will open to the public at 9 a.m. at the House of Hope. Early arrival is recommended, and services will begin at 11 a.m.
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