Standing in front of their childhood home, on their brother’s birthday, Marlon and Jackie Jackson were overwhelmed by the love and support they received from the Gary community.

“As you know, this is home for us,” Jackie Jackson said. “Everywhere we go around the world, we talk about Gary, Indiana.”

The city of Gary welcomed two members of the Jackson 5 back home for the start of the 2300 Jackson Street block party, a two-day event celebrating the music group’s legacy.

The celebration was held at Roosevelt High School’s campus on Friday and Saturday. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton hosted a news conference during Friday’s celebration.

“Folks are traveling from all over the world to come to Gary, Indiana, on this very special day,” Melton said, acknowledging that Friday would have been Michael

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