Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton attend the Chicago “People’s Celebration” homegoing for late Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago.

The U.S. is facing daily assaults on democracy, former ⁠President ⁠Barack Obama warned on Friday as he lauded ⁠Jesse Jackson for fighting abuses of power at a memorial service for the longtime civil rights activist.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton arrive on Friday, March 6, 2026, for a memorial service for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden cited Jackson as an inspiration for action while speaking at his funeral service on Friday.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial service draws former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton to Chicago's House of Hope arena on Friday.

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris, are speaking at the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s celebration of life in Chicago today. Follow the latest updates here.

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The event

Jesse Jackson Sr.’s funeral service is underway Friday in Chicago at House of Hope as the Jackson family is introduced along with Presidents Biden, Obama and Bush.