Jesse Jackson to Depart Civil Rights Group
The Rev. Jesse Jackson to Step Down from Leading Rainbow PUSH Coalition
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, has announced his retirement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago civil rights organization he founded in 1971. His son, Democratic Rep. Jonathan Jackson of Illinois, confirmed the news, stating that his father will make the official announcement during the organization’s annual convention.
Despite health setbacks in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease and a battle with COVID-19, Jackson has remained active in the fight for civil rights. His son praised his father’s unwavering dedication to justice, stating that it will leave a lasting impact on history.
As a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackson broke away from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1971 to establish Operation PUSH, a comprehensive civil rights organization based in Chicago. The organization later became known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and has been involved in various initiatives, from advocating for minority representation in corporations to promoting voter registration drives.
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Throughout his career, Jackson has been a trailblazer in the civil rights movement, advocating for voting rights, education, and social justice. He made history as the most successful black candidate for the U.S. presidency before Barack Obama’s election in 2008, winning 13 primaries and caucuses for the Democratic nomination in 1988.
While Jackson faced criticism in the past for controversial remarks, he has worked to repair relationships and build bridges. He has endorsed candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Bernie Sanders, a Jewish senator from Vermont, in the 2020 presidential race.
As news of Jackson’s retirement spreads, fellow civil rights leader Al Sharpton expressed his admiration and gratitude for Jackson’s contributions. Sharpton referred to Jackson as his mentor and emphasized the significant impact he has had on the fight for social justice in America.
The resignation of Rev. Jesse Jackson marks a turning point in the legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of the civil rights movement.
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