Hundreds Gather For Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Annual Convention Where Rev. Jesse Jackson To Step Down

By Dorothy Tucker, CBS Chicago

July 17, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Hundreds of people are gathering in Chicago for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition's annual convention. This year's convention holds historic significance as the organization's president, Rev. Jesse Jackson, prepares to step aside for a new leader.

The signature slogan "keep hope alive" filled the Rainbow/PUSH auditorium Saturday as hundreds filled the pews.

Speakers from around the city, the country and the world came to pay tribute. Those who could not attend in person sent video messages applauding Jackson's accomplishments.

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