Rev. Jesse Jackson Will Retire, Relinquishing Longtime Civil Rights Leadership Role

USA TODAY, The Clarion-Ledger
Fri, 07/14/2023 - 1:26pm

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 81, is stepping down from his role as leader of the influential civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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