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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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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 stated that the 1963 March on…

This press conference sponsored by the National Rainbow Coalition was a review of the 1994 mid-term elections. Speakers were: Reverend Jesse Jackson H.T. Smith,President , National Bar…

Rev. Jesse Jackson of the National Rainbow Coalition and several Washington DC community leaders, including Washington, DC Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly, announced a campaign to get parents more…

A news conference held by the NATIONAL RAINBOW COALITION discussed Health Care Reform and African-Americans. Reverend Jackson and others spoke about the need for health care reform…

National Rainbow Coalition hosted a session on "Violence Against women". Participants discussed the issue of violence toward women as portrayed in media. They specifically addressed…

Representatives of medical organizations and public watchdog groups spoke in a forum on health care policy hosted by the National Rainbow Coalition.

Dick Thornburgh, U.S. Attorney General, addressed the Operation PUSH annual convention and answered questions.

At the 18th anniversary celebration of the founding of “PUSH” People United to Save Humanity, REP William H. Gray III gave a key note address. Subject matter included in the Members speech…