Bonita Carr, formerly of Rainbow/PUSH, speaks on Jesse Jackson stepping down
His announcement received various reactions from those who worked alongside him.
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His announcement received various reactions from those who worked alongside him.
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov talked with him about his new role and his family's impact.
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov talked with him about his new role and his family's impact.
Johnson's endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García could mean a boost from García’s supporters and the Latinx community. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The García endorsement could mean a boost from García's supporters and the Latinx community.
Johnson's endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García could mean a boost from García’s supporters and the Latinx community. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Bishop Tavis Grant, a Memphis native, called the incident a "gross display of the failure of law enforcement."
Those who served our country are more likely to face hunger.
Those who served our country are more likely to face hunger. That's why the Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosted veterans for a Thanksgiving dinner at its headquarters, aiming to address food insecurities.
Simeon Career Academy basketball star was gunned down on Nov. 21, 1984. CBS 2's Phil Walters reports on Wilson's funeral at what was then Operation PUSH headquarters, and the call to action against gun violence that it became.
Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson was shot and killed on Nov. 21, 1984. CBS 2's Burleigh Hines reports on plans for Wilson's funeral.
Jackson honored his father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, in declaring victory for the Congressional seat. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
They did the same thing the civil rights icon has done for most of his life – calling for change.
Speaking to reporters, Jackson and the staff of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition talked about their 2022 agenda, and all they hope to accomplish.
"Each day, I was inspired by his commitment and hard work."
Women leaders on Chicago took on some hot topics on Wednesday.
Since 1997, the Rainbow PUSH Black Wall Street Project has made important strides in increasing business opportunities for minorities and women, but as the effort marks its 25th anniversary, its leaders say there is much more work to be done. The Rev. Jesse Jackson joins CBS 2's Audrina Bigos to talk about the project.
"We need more African American and minority businesses in all sectors, in all business, all professional services … across the board," said John A. Graves, chairman of Citizenship Education Fund.
The former officer was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison, but he's getting out early for good behavior.
This Christmas marks a special anniversary. Fifty years ago the Rev. Jesse Jackson started a civil rights operation called PUSH, People United to Save Humanity.
"Jelani was important. Jelani is missed. I wake up every day. I've been dealing with the fact that I can't talk to my son."
Hundreds of protesters shut down streets in downtown Chicago Saturday in opposition to the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal.
Protesters are marching in downtown Chicago following Kyle Rittenhouse's aquittal on all charges in his trial for fatally shooting two people and injuring a third in unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year.
Defense lawyers did not want him there, but the Rev. Jesse Jackson was in court Monday for the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he will be in court in Georgia next week at the trial of three White men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man.
