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Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Jesse Jackson Jr. watches as the remains of his father, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, are carried into the House of Hope arena for a celebration of life service on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Mourners wait in line outside the House of Hope arena before the start of a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Filmmaker Tyler Perry attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: California governor Gavin Newsom attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Rev. Al Sharpton speaks with Jesse Jackson Jr. before the start of a celebration of life ceremony for Jackson's father, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Dr. Cornel West (L) attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Celebration of Life for Rev. Jesse Jackson — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Guests, including former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham and former first lady Dr. Jill Biden, attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Yusef Jackson speaks at a celebration of life service for his father, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: NBA Hall of Fame basketball player Isaiah Thomas speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Television host Judge Greg Mathis speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Former President Barack Obama is introduced to speak at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Guests, including former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham and former first lady Dr. Jill Biden attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Chicago Cubs Chairman Thomas Ricketts speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Opal Staples performs at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson celebration of life — Celebration Of Life Held For Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: Former President Barack Obama speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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