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Participants talked about the legacy of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. at a rally to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington in which Dr. King gave his “I…

Participants talked to reporters about planned events to mark the 1963 March on Washington and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They also responded to questions from the…

Rev. Jackson and others announced a March to the U.S. Justice Department in Washington, DC on September 13, 2002 to protest the Justice Department’s “closed door” policy to the civil rights,…

Rainbow Coalition founder Jesse Jackson addressed national convention attendees about Rainbow/PUSH Coalition’s efforts in support of civil rights. He also talked about African American…

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…

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,…

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…

Officials and business leaders talked about ways to build strong urban economies. Among the issues they addressed were community-based organizations and services designed to provide…

The panel talked about opportunities for economic advancement and development in minority communities and for women. They responded to questions from the audience. The Rainbow/Push…

The Wall Street Project hosted a panel discussion on telecommunication trends.

At this meeting of the WALL STREET PROJECT speakers discussed building trading partnerships between corporations and the minority community. Mr. Brendsel mentioned the spirit of the…

At this meeting of the RAINBOW/PUSH COALITION WALL STREET PROJECT CONFERENCE Reverend Jackson talked about the Rainbow/PUSH coalition and its membership. He commented about Dr. Martin Luther King’s…

In an event opening a two-day conference on investing in minority communities, participants paid tribute to President Clinton on the 70th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., praising…

Speakers held a panel discussion on government and corporate investment in low- income communities.

Congressional Democrats discussed campaign strategies to gain control of Congress in the 1998 midterm election.

Panelists talked about minority involvement in American business and Wall Street. This was part of a three-day forum on minorities and their involvement and participation in Corporate…

After an introduction by Reverend Jesse Jackson, Arthur Levitt discussed the need to achieve equal access and for the financial services industry to “look like America.” He pointed out that…

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan spoke to the Rainbow Push Coalition. Reverend Jesse Jackson and Chairman and CEO of Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette John Chalsty introduced Chairman Greenspan. Mr.…

Prior to introducing Mr. Sweeney, Rev. Jackson talked about the impact of sports and black athletes on the U.S. economy. Mr. Sweeney asked for a strong and shared prosperity for all workers as a way to strengthen…

As part of a forum titled, “Expanding the Marketplace: Inclusion, the Key to Economic Growth and Opportunity,” Reverend Jesse Jackson made opening remarks about the relationship between…