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Participants discussed the impact of the Voting Rights Act on minority participation in the political system. They focused on a variety of issues, including recent court cases concerning ger…

Mr. Jackson reacted to Colin Powell’s decision not to run for President in 1996. He talked about what the expectations surrounding Powell demonstrate about popular attitudes toward the polit…

Rev. Jackson addressed African-American businesspersons who operate McDonald’s restaurants.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes,…

Reverend Jesse Jackson and a group of business leaders announced the status of his 1988 national campaign debt. The announcement followed a private meeting with the business leaders on the W…

Reverend Jesse Jackson, joined by several other civil rights leaders, talked about the progress in the civil rights movement over the last 30 years and the challenges still remaining. He sta…

United We Stand America, a citizen action organization founded by businessman H. Ross Perot, hosted its annual conference in Dallas, Texas. Legislators, political leaders and various experts…

Participants talked about human rights issues to commemorate the June 26, 1975 incident during which more than 150 federal agents confronted 35 Native Americans resulting in a shootout. Leon…

The National Press Foundation hosted a discussion on the role of affirmative action programs. Participants talked about the recent Supreme Court decision in a Colorado case involving requir…

Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke against Republican policies. Last week, he joined about 300 others for the first leg of a march from Speaker Newt Gingrich’s office in Suburban Marietta, Georgia to …

At a rally sponsored by the National Organization of Women and 425 other organizations, speakers discussed various women’s issues, focusing on violence against women.

The participants spoke at a rally focusing on the effects of legislation on child nutrition programs. The Republican legislation specifically affected funding for school lunches, WIC and sum…

The participants talked with reporters about affirmative action. They held this news conference to challenge the White House and House Speaker Newt Gingrich on misconceptions of affirmative …

Rev. Jackson spoke with reporters about several topics, including his request for the White House to establish a conference on African policy. He also took questions from the press.

The Rainbow Coalition held a three day conference, called "Defending the Family: Strategies for Economic Justice and Hope". In this forum, the participants examined the Republicans' Contract…

The Rainbow Coalition held its annual leadership meeting. In this forum, the participants talked about the impact of the recent midterm elections.

Rainbow Coalition President, Reverend Jesse Jackson, gave the opening remarks at the National Rainbow Coalition Leadership Meeting. The coalition held a three day conference, called "Defendi…

The participants reviewed the coalitions three day conference and talked about family and economic issues. Following their prepared remarks, they answered questions from the press.

The coalition held a three day conference, called "Defending the Family: Strategies for Economic Justice and Hope". In this forum, the participants set a progressive agenda for the future.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes,…