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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a civil rights activist was the founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the product of a merger of civil rights organizations in which Jackson was involved. Based on Chicago's South Side, Rainbow/PUSH helps to finance Jackson's progressive social movement, including marches and residents' discrimination and housing complaints. In 1971, Jackson founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in Chicago to expand opportunities for the black population. In 1984, he founded the National Rainbow Coalition, a social justice organization based in Washington. The groups merged in 1996, with headquarters at 930 E. 50th St. Jackson twice ran for the Democratic presidentia...
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a civil rights activist was the founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the product of a merger of civil rights organizations in which Jackson was involved. Based on Chicago's South Side, Rainbow/PUSH helps to finance Jackson's progressive social movement, including marches and residents' discrimination and housing complaints. In 1971, Jackson founded Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in Chicago to expand opportunities for the black population. In 1984, he founded the National Rainbow Coalition, a social justice organization based in Washington. The groups merged in 1996, with headquarters at 930 E. 50th St. Jackson twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination-in 1984 and 1988-raising the nation's political debate about economic and social justice for minorities and the disaffected. His son, Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., represents the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois.
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Media malpractice in Martin case
Once again, our country is being divided by a liberal press that is engaged in media malpractice. The death of unarmed 17-year old Trayvon Martin in Sanford , Florida was a tragedy. Questions need to ban answered about the conduct of neighborhood...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Racism, Social Issues, Civil Rights, Trayvon Martin
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Fights For SUNO
WGNO NewsReverend Jesse Jackson is encouraging everyone against the UNO SUNO merger to protest tomorrow in Baton Rouge. WGNO'S Vanessa Bolano was at SUNO today as he delivered his message. A fired up crowed grew passionate while listening to the words of Reverend...Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Reverend Jesse Jackson to Speak Out Against SUNO -UNO Merger
WGNO NewsStudents are rallying Monday to show their opposition to a potential U.N.O.-S.U.N.O merger and a big name is showing his support for their cause. The Reverend Jesse Jackson is scheduled to address the rally, scheduled for noon at the S.U.N.O. gym. The...Tags: Education, WGNO, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Bobby Jindal, Elections
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Riley and Nagin, the Denizens of New Orleans Denial
By Jeff Crouere November 28, 2008...Last year, New Orleans earned a rather unfortunate title, the Murder Capital of the nation. Last week, the city reached another sad milestone, the unenviable position of Crime Capital of the United States. The CQ...Tags: Entertainment, Television, Natural Disasters, PBS (tv network), Harry Connick Jr.
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Cosby draws crowd to Essence town hall on family
Staff reporterNEW ORLEANS (AP) - Hundreds packed a huge hall at the Morial Convention Center on Saturday to hear from comedian, activist and educator Bill Cosby, a featured speaker at the Essence Music Festival's annual gathering of leaders charged with finding...Tags: Science and Technology, Festive Events, Children, Bill Cosby, NAACP
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Rob Blagojevich says he no longer trusts justice system
WGN NewsThe brother of Illinois’ latest disgraced governor told a room full of lawyers Thursday, he no longer trusts the government or the justice system. As a former army man, Robert Blagojevich said he always sided with the government, that’s...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Trials
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H.H. Brookins dies at 86; pastor was influential black leader
The Rev. Hamel Hartford Brookins, an influential bishop and former pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles who became a political power broker, civil rights leader and mentor to former Mayor Tom Bradley, the Rev. Jesse...Tags: Maxine Waters, Christianity, Washington, DC, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest
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Jackson changes plans, won't be in town Tuesday
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson won't be here Tuesday, but representatives from the civil rights group he founded are still planning to attend the South Bend Common Council meeting that evening. Rainbow PUSH Coalition officials announced last week...Tags: FBI, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights
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Sun's racial hypocrisy is showing again
The recent editorial "Baltimore and bigotry" *May 18) regarding Del. Pat McDonough was by far the most hypocritical thing I have ever encountered in The Sun. When it's black youth in a mob scene in downtown Baltimore, "race isn't pertinent." But when its...Tags: Al Sharpton
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The NAACP's relevance step
WASHINGTON -- With its support for gay marriage, the NAACP has done more than strike a blow for fairness and equality. The nation's most venerable civil rights organization has made itself relevant again. The NAACP's 64-member board approved a resolution...
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McCarthy gets high marks for handling of NATO security
WGN NewsChicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy was on the front lines at several NATO protests this weekend. He was seen giving orders, directing traffic and he even assisted in an arrest. "We will facilitate your right to free speech but we`re not going to be...Tags: International Organizations, New York City, NATO Summit, Democratic Convention (1968), Garry McCarthy
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Corrections and clarifications for Tuesday, May 22, 2012
•A story on the front page of Monday's A+E section about the "Comics: Philosophy & Practice" conference at the University of Chicago misstated the location of the school's Logan Center for the Arts and its distance from McCormick Place. It is in the...Tags: University of Chicago, McCormick Place
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