Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden are among dignitaries set to attend Jesse Jackson’s funeral in Chicago on Friday, March 6 following a series of cross-country memorial services.
Jackson died on Feb. 17 at age 84 of progressive supranuclear palsy, a life-threatening neurological disorder.
The March 6 service will also feature performances by Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans. Jennifer Hudson, a Chicago native, will also perform.
How to watch the livestream
A livestream of the service will be available at jessejacksonlegacy.com.
Public Homegoing at House of Hope
- Date: Friday, March 6
- Time: Doors open at 9 a.m. CT. with the service beginning at 11 a.m. CT.
- Location: 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, Illinois, 60628
Private Homegoing at Rainbow PUSH
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: Service begins at 10 a.m. CT
- Location: 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL 60615
Stevie Wonder is scheduled to give a music tribute at private homegoing on March 7 as well as performances by Marvin Sapp, Hezekiah Walker and Terisa Griffin.
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