Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson's life at 'homegoing' service

NPR | By Cheryl Corley,

Published March 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM EST

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A celebration of the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago Friday. Current and former elected officials, faith leaders, entertainers and more are expected to attend. A private funeral will be held Saturday.

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Cheryl Corley is a Chicago-based NPR correspondent who works for the National Desk. She primarily covers criminal justice issues as well as breaking news in the Midwest and across the country.

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