Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Remembered as 'Ambassador of Hope'

The civil rights movement has lost one of its most influential and impactful figures, as Rev. Jesse Jackson was laid to rest in a powerful memorial celebration in Chicago. Thousands gathered to honor the life and legacy of this tireless champion for the poor and dispossessed, who was remembered as one of the most effective community and political organizers of our time.

Former Democratic presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden were among the esteemed guests who paid tribute to Jackson, hailing him as an