Overview
- Thousands gathered at Chicago’s 10,000-seat House of Hope for the largest public tribute, with performances by Jennifer Hudson and gospel artists BeBe and Marvin Winans.
- Obama delivered a pointed appeal without naming President Trump, warning of assaults on democratic institutions and urging Americans to “keep hope alive” by stepping up.
- Biden and Clinton praised Jackson’s decades of activism and voter mobilization, while Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted his barrier‑breaking example.
- A Washington tribute remains uncertain after House Speaker Mike Johnson declined a request for Jackson to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
- A private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH headquarters is scheduled for Saturday, with services co‑officiated by Dr. Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks.