Rev. Jesse Jackson's Funeral Services Conclude with Private Ceremony in Chicago The funeral services for the late civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson, concluded on Saturday with a private ceremony at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. The services, which began earlier in the week, included a public homegoing service at the House of Hope megachurch on Friday, where thousands of attendees gathered to honor Jackson, who died last month at the age of 84. The final private ceremony marked the culmination of a week of tributes, including lying in repose at Rainbow PUSH headquarters, lying in state at the South Carolina state capitol, and a public homegoing service at the House of Hope. During the Friday homegoing service at the House of Hope, former Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign button from Jackson’s 1988 presidential run while speaking to mourners. Former President Barack Obama addressed attendees, as did former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Joe Biden, and former first lady Jill Biden. The event drew a diverse crowd, including political figures, civil rights advocates, and members of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The casket of Rev. Jesse Jackson was placed at the front of the sanctuary during the Friday service, with attendees raising hands in prayer and participating in a musical tribute. A tambourine was raised by an attendee during the musical segment, symbolizing the community’s unity in mourning. Memorial programs were distributed to attendees, featuring details about Jackson’s life and legacy. The final private ceremony on Saturday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters saw pallbearers remove the casket from a hearse, marking the transition to the final rites. Jacqueline Jackson, the widow of Rev.#barack_obama #kamala_harris #house_of_hope #rev_jesse_jackson #rainbow_push_coalition
