Overview
- Two days of lying in repose at Rainbow PUSH headquarters drew long lines of mourners and visits from dignitaries including Rev. Al Sharpton, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cardinal Blase Cupich.
- Jackson’s casket is being transported from Chicago to his home state, where he will lie in state at the South Carolina State House in Columbia on Monday, followed by an evening service at Brookland Baptist Church.
- A formal service in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for Wednesday, before “The People’s Celebration” in Chicago on March 6 and a private homegoing at Rainbow PUSH on March 7.
- Jackson’s family has urged unity and asked attendees to set aside partisan politics during the ceremonies, emphasizing respect for his coalition-building legacy.
- Governors in multiple states, including Illinois and South Carolina, ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor the civil-rights leader who died Feb. 17 at age 84.