People pay their respects to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, in photos

Visitors arrive for the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Visitors arrive for the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Jacqueline Lavinia "Jackie" Jackson embraces Ashley Jackson during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Jacqueline Lavinia "Jackie" Jackson embraces Ashley Jackson during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Rev. Al Sharpton walks along the casket after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Rev. Al Sharpton walks along the casket after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Stevie Wonder performs at the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Stevie Wonder performs at the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Visitors arrive for the last day of the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Visitors arrive for the last day of the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Regina Brent attend the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Regina Brent attend the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa speaks as Jonathan and Yusef Jackson look on during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa speaks as Jonathan and Yusef Jackson look on during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Mr. T poses with a visitor during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Mr. T poses with a visitor during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Santita Jackson sings at the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Santita Jackson sings at the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Rev. Al Sharpton consoles Yusef Jackson family after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Rev. Al Sharpton consoles Yusef Jackson family after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Jackson family walks along the casket after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The Jackson family walks along the casket after the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
An attendee raises her hand during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
An attendee raises her hand during the Homegoing Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Jennifer Hudson sings during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Jennifer Hudson sings during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
James T. Meeks greets former Vice President Kamala Harris during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
James T. Meeks greets former Vice President Kamala Harris during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began in Chicago before events in South Carolina, where he was born, to honor his long civil rights legacy. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at 84.

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