Rev. Jesse Jackson to Step Down as President of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, is stepping down from the influential civil rights organization due to his Parkinson's disease. After ceding day-to-day operations last year, Jackson, 81, will formally hand over leadership to a successor, who is expected to be announced at the annual Rainbow/PUSH convention. Jackson's legacy includes his prominent role in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his dedication to promoting economic, educational, and political change. Other civil rights leaders have praised Jackson's contributions and impact on social justice.