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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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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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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.

via Chicago Tribune|

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