Rev. Jackson asks President Biden to pardon son, former daughter-in-law
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
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Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, made a surprise announcement on Saturday endorsing Bob Fioretti, the Republican candidate for Cook County State's Attorney in next month's general election.
In 1996, the DNC took place in Chicago, with the Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking. On Monday night, he will be recognized for his decades of service. His son, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, will join him on stage.
Speakers referenced how Rev. Jackson laid the groundwork for younger generations in the fight for civil rights.
The Chicago Football Classic promotes Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It is coming up this year on Sept. 21.
The Rainbow PUSH coalition said Mitchell served as chief of staff, scheduler, and conduit to the Rev. Jackson for nearly 30 years.
Dallas megachurch pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes III will step down as president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
A celebration was held Saturday.
The civil rights icon is turning 82 years old on Sunday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local leaders will be in attendance.
The civil rights icon and Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder received a plaque from the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization, or IVI-IPO.
Also in attendance Thursday night was Mayor Brandon Johnson, who received an award as well.
Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971. The civil rights organization became The Rainbow/PUSH in 1984 when Jackson first ran for president. He ran a second time in 1988.
Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971. The civil rights organization became The Rainbow/PUSH in 1984 when Jackson first ran for president. He ran a second time in 1988.
Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Sunday as Rev. Jesse Jackson steps aside as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group he founded in 1971.
Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Sunday as Rev. Jesse Jackson steps aside as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group he founded in 1971.
The man who will now take center stage at PUSH is Rev. Freddie Haynes from Dallas. He is expected to stand with Jackson on Sunday at a welcoming ceremony.
Speakers from around the city, the country and the world came to pay tribute.
Speakers from around the city, the country and the world came to pay tribute.
Jackson reportedly will choose his replacement as head of Rainbow/PUSH in the next few weeks.
Rev. Jesse Jackson will be stepping down as president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group he founded.
Rev. Jesse Jackson will be stepping down as president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group he founded. His resignation comes as Rainbow/PUSH prepares to host their annual international convention this weekend.
With Rev. Jesse Jackson stepping down as leader of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Dr. Hermene Hartman, the founder of Black newspaper N’Digo, said the civil rights icon’s work to uplift the Black community helped pave the way for leaders like former President Barack Obama, and many Black congressmen, senators, mayors, and more.
CBS 2's Jim Williams spoke with Dr. Bonita Carr, the former National Director of Education for Rainbow/PUSH, on her time working with Jackson.
His announcement received various reactions from those who worked alongside him.
