Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights legend, passed away this year. At his funeral ceremony in Chicago, former President Barack Obama seized the opportunity to deliver urgent warnings about current threats to U.S. democracy. Obama sharply criticized the ongoing attacks on democratic institutions and advocated for the protection of the fundamental values for which Jackson had fought throughout his life. His speech addressed the challenges facing American democracy and underscored the necessity of continuing Jackson's legacy of civil rights. The memorial service became a platform where Obama made his concerns about the current political situation clearly evident.