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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family comes together for final goodbye after US presidents share tributes

The poignant event at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s headquarters served as a powerful call to action

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Dallas Pastor Resigns As Head Of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Rev. Frederick Haynes III resigns as president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition after a short tenure. Rev. Jackson continues to be active despite health challenges.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Rev. Jesse Jackson will be succeeded by Dallas pastor as head of Rainbow PUSH

The Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, is to be formally introduced Sunday at the coalition’s annual convention.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2023

Timeline of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decades of civil rights activism, political efforts

Jackson's decades of activism have left an indelible mark. Here are some key highlights from his career.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2023

Jackson retires from Rainbow PUSH

“I’ve been doing this stuff for 64 years. I was 18 years old,” Jackson said

Salon · Jul 15, 2023

Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as president of Rainbow PUSH

Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971. The Rainbow Coalition, which grew out of his 1984 presidential campaign, merged with PUSH in 1996.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023

Rainbow PUSH to boost tech education

Leaders from the civil rights organization’s educational arm — PUSH for Excellence — announced a plan to emphasize technology education as they unveiled the agenda for an upcoming scholarship celebration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Rev. Jesse Jackson won’t slow down at 81: ‘It’s my sense of purpose’

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson turned 81 last week, and will celebrate at a birthday gala on Friday. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017, he told the Chicago Sun-Times he has no intention of taking it easy. Right now, his focus is on registering voters for the upcoming election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Temporary national executive director appointed at Rainbow PUSH Coalition amid group’s ‘transition’

Bishop Tavis Grant has been appointed acting national executive director of the organization that was founded by Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022