Rev. Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service in Chicago

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Photos: Scenes from Jesse Jackson's homegoing services
Thousands showed up in Chicago over the weekend to pay respects to the civil rights leader, who died last month at the age of 84.

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South Siders glued to the TV for Jackson's homegoing service: 'Everybody has been watching all day'
Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson's life at 'homegoing' service
US Faces Assaults on Democracy, Obama Says at Jesse Jackson Memorial
Former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden, ⁠Barack ⁠Obama and Bill Clinton are expected ⁠to join thousands of mourners at a public memorial service for Jesse Jackson ​in Chicago that will honor the longtime ci...

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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson
Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents and throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon
More than 1,000 people attended the public celebration of life ceremony for Jackson, including former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, who were accompanied by former first ladies J...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson memorial at House of Hope in Chicago celebrates life, legacy, and work
Watch live: Homegoing service celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago

Who is speaking and performing at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral? Here's the schedule

NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the services in the player above. Many notable names and prominent figures will come together Friday in Chicago to honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon Rev.
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