Speakers from around the city, the country and the world came to pay tribute.
"The world cannot be mentioned and cannot be complete, the history thereof, without the mention of the huge contribution the Rev. Jesse Jackson has made," one speaker said.
"Rev. Jackson, you have inspired countless individuals to exercise their fundamental right to vote with your tireless efforts in the realm of voter registration," said Rep. Jesus"Chuy" Garcia. Jackson founded Operation PUSH in 1971. The civil rights organization became The Rainbow/PUSH in 1984 when Jackson made his first run for president. He ran a second time in 1988.
The civil rights icon made his way to the stage, despite his physical challenges due to Parkinson's disease. He managed to deliver his legendary message in a strong, commanding voice. "Thankfully we have him still around giving us advice, and I think that's an appropriate role for him now," said Santita Jackson.
The man who will now take center stage at PUSH is Rev. Freddie Haynes, a fiery minister from Dallas, not afraid to tackle controversy. Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to join Jackson at the annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition convention. It takes place at the University of Chicago, David Rubenstein Forum.
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