| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 6, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 6, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/late-rev-jesse-jackson-remembered-by-prominent-figures-during-final-public-tribute/3904229/ |
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From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors, stories of
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket
lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights
leader.
The public tribute — with appearances by Grammy-winning g...