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)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(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)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The casket with the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives for the Public Homegoing Service at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The casket with the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives for the Public Homegoing Service at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
People stand on line to enter 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)
People stand on line to enter 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)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Former President Barack Obama arrives for 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 Barack Obama arrives for Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
From left, Former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, former President Barack Obama, Jill Biden, and former President Joe Biden attend the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
From left, Former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, former President Barack Obama, Jill Biden, and former President Joe Biden attend the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(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)(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)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A woman stands before 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)
A woman stands before 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)(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)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
The casket of the Rev. Jesse Jackson is carried to the South Carolina Statehouse, where he will lie in state, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
The casket of the Rev. Jesse Jackson is carried to the South Carolina Statehouse, where he will lie in state, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)(AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
People gather inside the South Carolina Statehouse as the Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in state Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
People gather inside the South Carolina Statehouse as the Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in state Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)(AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
People gather inside the South Carolina Statehouse as the Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in state Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
People gather inside the South Carolina Statehouse as the Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in state Monday, March 2, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)(AP Photo/Matt Kelley, Pool)
Jacqueline Jackson, the wife of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, attends his public visitation at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Jacqueline Jackson, the wife of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, attends his public visitation at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Phoenix Ellington dressed as an angel spreads her wings at a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Phoenix Ellington dressed as an angel spreads her wings at a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
A woman weeps after exiting the public visitation for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A woman weeps after exiting the public visitation for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Visitors line up during a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Visitors line up during a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
James Hickman holds a photo montage of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson before a public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
James Hickman holds a photo montage of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson before a public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nevens Woods waits to enter the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nevens Woods waits to enter the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People attend a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
People attend a public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)