Jesse Jackson steps down as head of Rainbow PUSH civil rights group

Jesse Jackson steps down as head of Rainbow PUSH civil rights group

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ViewThe Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to step down from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded in 1971, his son's congressional office said Friday.

A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson confirmed the long-time civil rights leader would be retiring from the organization.

The elder...

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