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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

President Biden Commends Retiring Rainbow PUSH Chief Rev. Jesse Jackson as an 'Extraordinary' Leader

President Joe Biden praises Rev. Jesse Jackson as he steps down as the leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, highlighting his dedication to fighting for equality and redeeming the soul of the nation. Vice President Kamala Harris will keynote the annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition convention, where Jackson's successor, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will be formally named. Jackson, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, will remain connected to the organization and continue to teach ministers about social justice.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

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civil-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 81, Resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition Due to Health Concerns

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 81, announced his retirement as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after 52 years at the helm. Jackson, a civil rights leader and former protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., formed the organization in 1971 to promote minority hiring and increase voter registration in communities of color. Jackson has been suffering from health issues, including Parkinson's disease, and has recently faced setbacks such as gallbladder surgery, a COVID-19 infection, and a fall. He will pass the leadership to Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes but plans to continue advocating for equality and social justice.

via New York Post |

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civil-rights2 years ago•6 min saved

Rev. Jesse Jackson Resigns as Founder and Leader of Civil Rights Group

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, announced his resignation as president of the Chicago-based civil rights group during its annual convention. Jackson, who has battled health issues in recent years, will be succeeded by Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes. Jackson has been a prominent advocate for civil rights and played a significant role in the modern civil rights movement. He plans to continue working on social justice issues, including advocating for survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

via WMUR Manchester|

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