Former President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago, remembering him as a "born leader" who "rose above despair" to advocate for civil rights. He recounted the accomplishments and hardships the reverend overcame and how his legacy "inspires us to take a harder path." For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the st...