From The Pittsburg Courier
Having launched his civil rights career 57 years ago, Reverend Jesse Jackson, on Saturday, July 8, said he is stepping down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and that “there will be a new president soon.” He will announce his selection in a few weeks.
Jackson, who was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017, made the announcement on the weekly PUSH broadcast and afterward to volunteers working on the 57th annual convention, being held from July 15 to July 19. The theme of the international convention is “The Perilous Journey From Freedom to Equality.”
During the convention on Monday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jackson will receive the highest civilian award from the country of Colombia. Two years ago he received a similar award from France. The award presentation will take place at the University of Chicago’s David Rubinstein Forum, 1201 E. 60th St.
“It is quite impactful to have nations to reward Reverend Jackson for his global work. It is a testament to his day-to-day tenacity,” said Bishop Tavis Grant, acting national executive director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
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How far can the rainbow 🌈 be pushed? LMNOP… & sometimes Y! REV had a helluva run! Slithered right on into MLK’s position. Let’s say it in sequence one last time everybody! “I AM Somebody.”
I mean a lifetime of fleecing and fraud comes to an end huh?
I AM SOMEBODY! dammit
Jessie, Ben and Al when you see them don't even ask what cause they fighting for just know its for the only cause they know...their pockets. Can't stand none of them SOB's
This catfish-faced crook lied, preached and scammed his way to millions of dollars in donations from poor Black people!
Good riddance!!!
What 9:34 PM said. Tired of these huskers using the emotions of black folks. He always got the side eye from me.
This is long overdue.
One Easter in early 2000 JJ preached in MD, I swear til this day IDK what he was talking about. LOL. His sheisty a*s fleeced mad people out of money. He should have just went quietly, I will never get those 2 hours back.
His playa days are over. Roberta Flack wrote a song about him (Reverend Lee) and he was “tight” with Aretha. There were rumors about others, but I believe the talk about Bert and Re.
That said, he’s been a good representative and went places others couldn’t reach in the movement. And I thank for this. He couldn’t fill MLK’s shoes, but who could?
Wishing him and his wife (Jackie) all the best.
Look at the man and then look at his children. That is all.
Jesse SOLD out his people for power and money. He was unsuccessful at both. Jesse chose the wrong side. Bye Jesse.
Well the people have spoken.
Jesse is a leach to the community at large.
Claiming to chase civil rights violations.
But only chasing the money.
Nuff said.
Here is the man who coined our leaders by word as a people. Yes, Jesse was the first to say African-American. Prior to Jesse there was no African American. We were black. Before that we were colored. Before that we were Negroes. And we always been neggars. Thanks for nothing Jesse. Hope you’re hustling your people. Got you all the money you wanted and needed. Jesse is a true coon in every sense of the word. He should be ashamed to show his face. His legacy will be a legacy of hustling our people.
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Jesse for President.
Siiiike!
My grandma said that he was a Crook.
If he was really for his ppl, why didn't he help stop the Chicago gang killings of young black men against each other?
Back when Memphis City was running up poor folks light bills to $1,000, folks said called Jesse and Al. Well according to some insiders, Jesse and Al didn't show up because they got $300,000 to stay out of it. Whenever the people get ready to rise up, men like Al and Jessee show up to put out the momentum. Black Boule Operatives. Grifting at it's best.
I wonder if he sees his youngest child?
Like MLK, X, panthers, etc., he would be dead already if they ever thought he could help or change this world for his people.
I got to see him in person once when I was in college. I don’t respect him at all. I’m still mad at what he said about Obama.
1:25 PM, Dead or locked up for so long that he'd be damn near dead when he's released, like Mutulu Shakur and many others.
He a OG Coon. Jesse Jackoon
Obama forgave Jesse for the castration crack and had him and his wife at the WH a few times. He also forgave Hillary and had her in his cabinet. Grudges ain’t always helpful.
The look of a Shyster
Poverty Pimp
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