Somehow, Darren Hampton, 16, got the last laugh during his homegoing service on March 7 at Second Baptist Church in Medina.

After nearly five hours, the homegoing for the civil rights icon came to a close after a host of speakers gave their memories and praise.

*What was meant to be a sacred celebration of a civil rights icon’s life has turned into a political firestorm. Jesse Jackson ...

Thousands showed up in Chicago over the weekend to pay respects to the civil rights leader, who died last month at the age of 84.

A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged at the House of ...

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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 ...

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Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be among various public officials set to attend civil rights activist Jesse Jackson's memorial service March 6 in Chicago. Jackson's ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- More tributes are planned this week for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson in his home state of South Carolina and back in Chicago. Jackson will be honored Monday in the State Capitol ...