Jesse Jackson Memorial: Democrats Gather

0:00On March 6, thousands of people are gathering in Chicago for a major memorial service, honoring civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who passed away. Last month at age 84, former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton are set to join the crowd at this public event, celebrating his lifelong push for voting. Rights in an end to segregation, the service takes place Friday at the House of Hope, a 10,000 seat venue on the city's south side. Organizers expected to be the biggest tribute yet, with performers including Jennifer Hudson, BB Winons, and Pastor Marvin Winons taking the stage. Former First Ladies Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton will also attend. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to speak, highlighting Jackson's skills as a top strategist and organizer right here in the city. Some observers see the heavy turnout from Democratic leaders as a quiet stand against the Trump administration's moves to scale back diversity efforts, and challenge programs on civil rights history.

1:01Jackson stepped up as a key voice in the civil rights movement after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. Over five decades, he fought to break down barriers for black Americans and others, while his two presidential bids under the rainbow coalition banner. Brought millions of new voters into the fold. Memorial gatherings kicked off last week in Chicago and his birthplace in South Carolina, underscoring how Jackson's drive for broader political. Access still shapes the conversation today.