CHICAGO, IL – With profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, international justice, and human dignity, announces his…
CHICAGO, IL – With profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, international justice, and human dignity, announces his…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “It is with profoundly heavy hearts that…
By Ben Jealous — One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the door open for them….
The leadership lessons Jesse Jackson has given us are not poetic—they are practical, hard-won and urgently needed now. By Ben Jealous — News of the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s health struggles…
Dr. Ron Daniels, “The Professor,” hosts an Open Forum edition of Vantage Point Radio, inviting listeners to call in and share their reflections on the legacy and lessons of Rev….
Originally aired October 20, 2025 — Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor, hosts a special edition of Vantage Point Radio honoring the enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson —…
Vantage Point Vignette Dr. Ron Daniels, President, IBW-ACTION I recently penned a piece entitled, Democracy in Danger: Black Led Rainbow Wave to the Rescue. It was dedicated to Rev. Jesse…
Vantage Point Vignette Dr. Ron Daniels, President, IBW-ACTION How is it that one of the most consequential presidential elections in American history is so close, neck and neck, a virtual…
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — The big news of this year’s Democratic Convention is, of course, the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris and the drama surrounding her nomination. The…
Renowned Pastor Just officially assumed the reins from Rev. Jesse Jackson in February. By Trice Edney News Wire — Less than a year after the fanfare announcement that he will…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA — Religious leaders and human rights advocates, led by Reverend Jesse Jackson, are preparing for what they call a vital emergency summit for Gaza. The “Call to Action” summit is scheduled at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters in Chicago on Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13.