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

Former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were among those who spoke at a memorial service in Chicago for the activist. Mourners included former Vice President Kamala Harris, filmmaker Tyler Perry and former basketball star Isiah Thomas.

Former President Joe Biden delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral on Friday at House of Hope in Chicago, telling the crowd to take home with them Jackson's own central message: "Don't give up.

CHICAGO – Former presidents, music legends and thousands of other adoring people came together to celebrate the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday, March 6, remembering his vision of social justice and civil rights.

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, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden joined others in honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson at his funeral in Chicago's House of Hope on Friday. Here were 10 notable moments and stories from the service.

The public funeral for the Rev. Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are scheduled to attend along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Jill Biden.

President Bill Clinton delivered a personal eulogy for Rev. Jesse Jackson, saying, "He was my friend when I needed him. Ask yourself how you can do more, by being a better friend."