New Leader of Jesse Jackson’s Civil Rights Organization Steps Down Just Months on the Job
The Rev. Frederick Haynes III said he felt it was 'necessary' to move on in light of 'challenges that continue to exist,' but declined to elaborate further.
A Dallas Pastor Is Stepping Into Jesse Jackson’s Role as Leader of His Rainbow PUSH Coalition
The civil rights group founded in the 1970s is elevating a new leader for the first time in more than 50 years.
MLK Summit for Gaza Highlighted Historic Ties Between Civil Rights and Palestinian Liberation
On Friday and Saturday, nearly 2,000 faith leaders, politicians, activists and operatives — heirs of the Civil Rights Movement — convened for an Emergency Summit for Gaza hosted at the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition in partnership with the Arab American Institute.
Frederick D. Haynes III on Succeeding Jesse Jackson, Marching, and ‘Woke Preaching’
'Jesse Jackson has been a mentor for quite some time, so I can't say there's a singular piece of advice because he has given me so much,’ said Haynes.
March on Washington Events to Focus on Racial Justice, Police Brutality, Voting
Over the years, throngs of protesters — many of them people of faith — have assembled to remember the March on Washington. This year, the gatherings will both resemble and differ from the first one on Aug. 28, 1963.