CHICAGO (CBS) — A becoming celebration was held Friday night time for the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
State and native leaders joined Jackson for his 81st birthday. They did the identical factor the civil rights icon has accomplished for many of his life – calling for change.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and others attended the occasion on the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 4543 S. Princeton Ave.
Speaking to reporters, Jackson and the employees of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition talked about their 2022 agenda, and all they hope to perform.
Organizers additionally referred to as for an finish to the War in Ukraine.