Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

**** Reverend Jesse Jackson has announced his retirement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a prominent civil rights organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who has been a key figure in American civil rights for decades, will step down from his role as president but will continue to serve as president emeritus. His retirement marks the end of an era for the organization, which has been instrumental in advocating for social justice, economic equality, and political empowerment for African Americans and other marginalized groups. Jackson's leadership has been characterized by his charismatic presence, strategic activism, and his ability to mobilize communities around issues of civil rights and social change. **