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Participants spoke to reporters about their opposition to a proposed economic stimulus package being considered in Congress. They said that the legislation benefited business interests over …

At a luncheon meeting which included several awards recognizing service, participants talked about efforts to build urban empowerment zones and stimulate investments in minority owned or ope…

Participants of the Rainbow/Push Coalition including Reverend Jesse Jackson talked about revitalizing black and urban communities and the role of social institutions like church and family i…

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke to supporters about the current and traditional challenges of labor organization in the South. Among the issues he addressed were plans to march in Charleston, S…

Mr. Jackson and others spoke to reporters about financial irregularities in his foundation’s tax returns. Mr. Jackson pledged to revise returns to correct any errors. Following their remarks…

In a forum on the state of black America designed to present a public think tank that will analyze the critical challenges facing the African-American community, panelists talked about black…

Mr. Jackson spoke about a variety of issues including the need for election reform, using budget surpluses to eliminate poverty, and improving equal opportunity in America.

Separately, Senator Nickles and Rev. Jackson answered questions from the media after their appearances on ABC morning news show.

The ceremony opened with a prayer by Reverend Jackson and the singing of “The National Anthem” and “The Negro National Anthem” by Tonya Lewis and “A Family Choir.” Other musical numbers wer…