NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the services in the player above.
Lines outside the House of Hope church in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood wrapped around the block early Friday morning to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, with thousands expected to attend the Civil Rights leader’s ‘Homegoing’ service.
Doors opened at 9 a.m., with the service scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The public service, dubbed “The People’s Celebration,” will take place at House of Hope church at 752 E. 114th St. Large crowds are expected.
“There will be open, general-admission seating. Early arrival is recommended,” organizers said in a release.
Former presidents, dignitaries and even celebrities are expected to attend the service, including Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Saturday, a private celebration of life will take place Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
NBC Chicago will stream entire service live in the video player above once it begins. It will also stream on NBC Chicago’s streaming channels on Peacock, Roku and Pluto.
It is expected to conclude at 2 p.m.
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.”
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