Community Leaders Reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's Impact at Rainbow PUSH Forum

Community leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact at Rainbow PUSH forum

CHICAGO (WGN) - Chicagoans are continuing to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the age of 84. A forum was held Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH headquarters that featured community leaders, young organizers and those who knew Rev. Jesse Jackson reflecting on [...]

Young mourners reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy and carry it forward

Eleven-year-old Zora Baker first learned about the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the classroom and then from her father, who talked to her about the towering civil rights leader’s work.On Friday, Zora had a day off from school so her father took her to visit Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Kenwood, joining thousands of other admirers for day two of a public viewing service as Jackson lay in repose.While the crowd was mostly made up of folks from older generat…

How we photographed thousands gathered for viewing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

This week’s top photo comes from photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram. What makes this photo important? When the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke, people listened. His ability to command a room was renowned. His impact and historical significance are unquestionable. It was an honor to photograph him over the years during my career as a photojournalist in Chicago. It was also a privilege to document the thousa…

Thousands bid farewell to Rev. Jesse Jackson

Thousands of mourners filed past the open casket of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters Thursday, some weeping, others pausing in silence before the civil rights leader whose voice had echoed through the sanctuary for decades.