Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered flags at the State Capitol and all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson as the nation prepares to lay him to rest.

Public memorial services for Reverend Jackson will be held on Friday in Chicago, with a private ceremony scheduled for Saturday.

As we pay our final respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson before he is laid to rest this weekend, I am ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor. Reverend Jackson paved the righteous path that we now must walk to fulfill his vision of a better world, and his lifetime of lessons and wisdom leaves us well-prepared to do so.

Governor Gavin Newsom
Reverend Jesse Jackson was a giant among us, who spent his life pushing America to live up to its promise. His commitment reminds us that real progress happens when people from every background stand together in the pursuit of dignity and equality. As we honor his legacy, we are reminded that the work of justice is ongoing, and we must continue the fight for equity, opportunity, and fairness for all.

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D.
California Legislative Black Caucus Chair
The Governor and First Partner issued a statement on Reverend Jackson’s passing here.

Flags will be lowered until Saturday at sunset.