President Barack Obama and the Rev. Al Sharpton honored the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson at his memorial service by continuing Jackson’s longstanding mission to uplift. Obama first reflected ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawmakers, dignitaries and former presidents are gathering in Chicago on Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of late civil ...

Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist and National Action Network founder, speaks during “The People’s Celebration” honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson.

CHICAGO (AP) — 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 Jesse Jackson was remembered for his mentorship, public service, courage and humanity in personal tributes shared immediately following news of the death of the ordained minister ...

Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Rev Jesse Jackson funeral: 'We didn't come this far to turn around now' Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist and National Action Network founder, speaks during “The ...