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Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson

February 18 – March 6, 2026

Following the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson at age 84, the nation honors the legacy of a transformative civil rights leader who fundamentally reshaped the Democratic Party. Funeral services conclude a period of mourning for a figure whose influence spanned decades of American political history.

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Live updates: The Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral service

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Jesse Jackson Remade the Democratic Party

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Jesse Jackson remembered as "a role model for a generation"

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Rev Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Rainbow PUSH founder, dies at 84

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