The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday, July 15, 2023, that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago- based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago. Jackson, 81, announced his resignation during a quiet farewell speech at the organization's annual convention, where the group paid tribute to him with songs, kind words from … [Read more...] about The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Milwaukee faith leaders in demanding immediate change Tuesday, November 30, 2021, after several churches in the past year have received a tax bill from the city of Milwaukee. "This is a Milwaukee tax, time for a change," Jackson said during a news conference at City Hall. "We're going to engage in demonstrations around the … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills