Cheryl Corley
Stories
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Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson's life at 'homegoing' service
A celebration of the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago Friday. Current and former elected officials, faith leaders, entertainers and more are expected to attend. A private funeral will be held Saturday.
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Mourners pay their respects to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago
Jesse Jackson lies in repose in Chicago for a second day at his Rainbow-Push headquarters, as people honor and pay their respects to the late civil rights leader.
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Jesse Jackson lies in repose
The official memorials for Jesse Jackson began this week. The late civil rights leader is lying in repose at his Rainbow-Push Coalition headquarters in Chicago Thursday and Friday.
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Remembering civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death, Tuesday, at the age of 84. A look at his life and legacy.
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Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the country's most influential leaders, dead at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the country's most influential leaders, has died at 84. The founder and long-time leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition ran for president twice and inspired millions. b. October 8, 1941
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Jury Selection To Begin For Chicago Cop Charged With Murder In Teen's Death
Laquan McDonald, 17, was shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer in 2014. Jury selection gets underway today in the murder trial of Officer Jason Van Dyke.
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Pink Cadillacs Will Line Up For Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Dozens of pink Cadillacs will be part of the tribute to Aretha Franklin, whose funeral is Friday in Detroit. Her hit song --"Freeway of Love" — motivated the motorcade in honor of the Queen of Soul.