Rev. Jesse Jackson Lies in Repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago

Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson to include lying in SC Statehouse, celebration of life

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. at an encampment dubbed "Resurrection City," at the close of the Poor People's March at the National Mall in Washington D.C., in May 1968. (Photo by Pix/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)COLUMBIA — Mourners can pay their respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died last week, at the Statehouse on Monday morning and at a nearby church that evening. Jackson, a native of Greenville, died Feb. 1…

Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago

Jackson's body will lie in state next Monday at the South Carolina Statehouse.

We lost Jesse Jackson when we needed him most

Whether it was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s gut-wrenching assassination in 1968, Barack Obama’s initial address as president-elect in November 2008, or any other historic moment relating to Black history over the past sixty-plus years, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was a major force and presence.

Danette Mitchell: The life and times of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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BLK ALERTS - Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: February 27, 2026

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From honoring a civil rights giant to celebrating musical legends and exploring the creative process of a beloved author, here’s a recap of the essential news you should be aware of. Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now. ✕ Honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Th…