Family, former presidents and a Hall of Famer give Rev. Jesse Jackson a final sendoff

Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody." ...

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 ...

Who is speaking and performing at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral? Here's the schedule

Many notable names and prominent figures will come together Friday in Chicago to honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights ...

Speakers named for Rev. Jesse Jackson's Celebration of Life service

Services honoring the late Rev. Jesse Jackson will take place later this week in Chicago, and the family has named speakers and performers who will pay tribute to him.

Community bids farewell to civil rights icon, longtime Xavier president Dr. Norman C. Francis

Dr. Francis laid in repose inside Xavier University's Convocation Center on Monday. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m ...
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Former Texas Department of Family and Protective Services employee accused of child trafficking

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) -- Records show that a former employee of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has been accused of child trafficking. According to the agency, Hannah Nicole ...
Staten Island Advance

Owner of Staten Island funeral business for 4 decades dies suddenly at home

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It wasn’t unusual for Michael Heaney to put off returning a text message or phone call every now and then. But when more than a few messages went unanswered, his family grew ...
Houston Chronicle

Texas Funeral Service Commission explained: What the agency regulates and why it’s in the news

The Texas Funeral Service Commission (or, TFSC) is a state agency charged with regulating deathcare. The agency licenses funeral providers, embalmers and establishments (like funeral homes and ...
The Journal News

Who attended Dick Cheney's funeral? See video from Washington National Cathedral

Funeral services for former Vice President Dick Cheney took place at the Washington National Cathedral Thursday, Nov. 20. Cheney, part of an old Republican guard quickly vanishing in the era of Donald ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Here's how to watch funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney

The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to take place Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. The funeral is invitation only, and will be livestreamed on USA TODAY's YouTube ...
American River Current

Demystifying the Business of Death: Inside ARC’s Funeral Service Education Program

In a hidden corner of the new technical education building near the automotive lab sits a quiet space that resembles a waiting room that houses the workspaces of one of American River College’s lesser ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

States and Foundations Unite to Bolster National Service Programs

A new effort promises to expand yearlong, paid service programs through state investment, philanthropy, and policy change. Says one state official, "We’re hoping that philanthropy will step up and ...