Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition after half-century

The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Friday he is stepping down from the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition after a half century at the helm of the influential Chicago-based civil rights organization. The iconic activist and trailblazing presidential candidate, 81, will hand over the reins to an undisclosed successor who will be introduced this weekend at the group’s annual convention, the Chicago Tribune reported. Jackson’s departure from the political... + full article