Through their own research, students are learning about Jackson's life and legacy, and how they as young people can take what they learn and apply it to their own lives.

Faith leaders are expected to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's first Saturday morning forum since his passing.

Chicago continues to mourn the Reverend Jesse Jackson after his death and flags outside City Hall are at half staff Wednesday morning.

Many say the doors also opened because Rev. Jesse Jackson built a coalition to register people to vote and get them to the polls.