Jackson's Private Memorial: A Final Farewell

0:00On March 7th, here's the latest out of Durham. The family of civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., is holding a private memorial service today at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago. This intimate gathering caps off a week of nationwide public tributes that drew former presidents, governors, and everyday residents. Earlier this week, a lively televised celebration took place, honoring Jackson's life-long fight for equality. The private event today limits attendance to a few hundred family members, close allies, and confidants on a first-come, first-served basis. People close to Jackson say the service will reflect his core values, blending dignitaries with grassroots supporters from Chicago streets. It's a moment for those who knew him best to grieve after widespread public advice. Jackson grew up in segregated Greenville, South Carolina, whereas a high schooler he sparked a protest that desegregated the local library. Public viewings happened at Rainbow PUSH last month, and he lay in state at the South Carolina Capitol.

1:00Meanwhile, his mentees keep his legacy alive through forms on voting rights and economic justice. Members of Omega Sci-Fi fraternity also gathered this week at Headquarters to celebrate his impact. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Comfort you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.