DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

FORMER PRESIDENTS, MOURNERS GATHERED TO HONOR REV. JESSE JACKSON. (PHOTO).


 Former presidents, mourners gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson


The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was honored on March 6 with a grand celebration of life attended by former presidents, first ladies, renowned musicians, and thousands of admirers. 


Jackson, who passed away at 84 in Chicago on February 17, was remembered as a towering figure in the Civil Rights Movement. 


Having worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he later established the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and led Operation Breadbasket to improve economic opportunities for Black communities. 


The ceremony, held at the House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side, featured tributes from leaders such as Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton, as well as performances by Jennifer Hudson and BeBe Winans. 


Speakers reflected not only on Jackson’s global influence but also on the personal ways he touched their lives.


Barack Obama recalled Jackson’s groundbreaking presidential run, noting how his courage and determination inspired younger generations to believe they belonged in spaces once thought inaccessible. Obama credited Jackson’s example with paving the way for his own political journey. 


Jackson’s youngest son, Yusef, now CEO of the PUSH Coalition, emphasized his father’s devotion to family alongside his lifelong advocacy. He shared that Jackson’s final words to his children and grandchildren were “I love you,” underscoring the activist’s deep personal commitment. 


Yusef vowed to continue his father’s mission, echoing Jackson’s famous declaration “I am somebody” and promising to reinvest in uplifting children and marginalized communities.


The event drew not only dignitaries but also everyday Chicagoans who cherished Jackson’s presence in their city. 


Attendees like Eric Williams and Shauna Weatherspoon described him as a rare figure of service whose accessibility made his impact even more meaningful. 


For many, Jackson’s legacy is a reminder that progress is built on the shoulders of those who came before, and his call to “keep hope alive” remains a guiding principle for future generations.

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