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Celebrities, politicians honor Rev. Jesse Jackson

October 6, 2012 | 8:03 pm
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Photo - The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks at a vigil for Chavis Carter, who was fatally shot in the back of a Jonesboro, Ark., police car, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Jonesboro. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks at a vigil for Chavis Carter, who was fatally shot in the back of a Jonesboro, Ark., police car, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Jonesboro. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

CHICAGO (AP) -- Celebrities and politicians have come out to honor civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson on his 71st birthday.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports (http://bit.ly/Usj61J) Gov. Pat Quinn attended a celebration Saturday morning at Jackson's Rainbow PUSH headquarters on Chicago's South Side. Quinn says Jackson has led a "purposeful life" and "devoted his life to the service of others."

The ceremony also included a high school band and a video from the Rev. Al Sharpton, who said Jackson "has helped so many and given a voice to so many."

Stevie Wonder sang "Happy Birthday" in a video. Chicago White Sox legend Minnie Minoso sang "Happy Birthday" too and told Jackson to "keep doing it ... because we love you."

Jackson's birthday is Monday.

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Information from: Chicago Sun-Times, http://www.suntimes.com/index

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