Jesse Jackson Passes the Baton

Last month in Chicago the Rainbow PUSH Coalition officially transferred leadership as Reverend Jesse Jackson transitioned to emeritus status and the Reverend Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III was welcomed as the organization's next president. Haynes was formally introduced during the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's 57th annual conference during an event with Vice President Kamala Harris.

For more than five decades, Rev. Jackson has led the Coalition which has global reach and impact in its efforts to advocate for social change and promote civil rights. His decision to step down comes as the 81-year-old has been navi- gating Parkinprogressive order that He is to continuing the movement and in his new role as emeritus, will elevate his life's work by teaching ministers in the social justice movement.

“The resignation of Rev. Jesse Jackson is the pivoting of one of the most productive, prophetic, and dominant figures in the struggle for social justice in American history,” said Rev. Al Sharpton.

It was in 1971 – drawing on his experiences in the Civil Rights Movement–that Jackson aimed to establish a platform that would fight against economic and social barriers oppressing marginalized communities. His vision was to foster a society where equal opportunities were not merely rhetorical, but an actual reality.

In his own words, Jackson emphasized, "Our goals, then and now, have been to expand and protect civil rights, to seek and promote social and economic justice, and to empower people to take control of their lives and their communities."

"I am looking forward to this next chapter where I will continue to focus on economic justice, mentorship, and teaching ministers how to fight for social justice," Jackson said. I will still be very involved in the organization and am proud that we have chosen Rev. Dr. Haynes as my successor.”

Haynes III, a noted civil rights activist and senior pastor of the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas is known for his dynamic leadership and passionate advocacy for social justice and expected to carry forward the coalition's mission of empowering disadvantaged communities and fighting for equal rights. His appointment signals a pivotal moment in the organization's history, marking a new era of leadership committed to tackling contemporary social issues.

He considers himself a long-time student of Rev. Jackson and has formed alliances with local and national community leaders, and federal officials, to fight social injustice, domestic violence, and poverty.

"As a student of Rev. Jackson's, I am honored to be selected for this prestigious and important position,” Haynes remarked. “The role Rainbow PUSH Coalition plays today is just as critical as it was in 1963, when the organization was founded. Our communities need organizations like Rainbow PUSH to not only continue the fight for justice and equality, but to shepherd the next generation of advocates into the movement."

Rev. Jackson worked directly with the chairs of the four Rainbow PUSH organizations — including Rainbow PUSH Coalition, PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), PUSH Excel, and the Citizenship Education Fund — to select Rev. Haynes as its next president and was reported to have first approached Haynes four years ago.

In his new role Haynes will have the support of pastors throughout the country including in Los Angeles where members of the Baptist Minister’s Conference of Southern California went on record with their support of Haynes.

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In Nevada, he currently stands fourth, but his growing popularity suggests potential for improvement. South Carolina, being his home state, shows him leading comfortably ahead of other contenders. This strong performance in the initial battleground states underscores his growing national appeal and momentum, all of which leads to increased fundraising.

The surge is particularly noticeable among independent voters and those valuing fiscal responsibility, reflecting his strong stance on economic policy.

Scott's rise in the polls is a testament to his political acumen and the resonance of his messages with voters. Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2008, Scott later served in the U.S. House of Representatives before his appointment to the U.S. Senate in 2013.

His conservative stances on fiscal and social issues appealed to a broad base, and his ability to articulate these views with clarity and conviction made him a compelling figure in the political arena.

In a keynote speech to the Republican National Convention in 2020, Scott said, “Regardless of the challenges presented to us…every four years…Americans come together to vote…To share stories of what makes our nation strong, and the lessons we have learned that can strengthen it further for our children and grandchildren.

“Our family went from Cotton to Congress in one lifetime. And that’s why I believe the next American century can be better than the last."

But for all the high favorability ratings and the kind of appeal that transcends the GOP, Scott still has his work cut out. His campaign is spending big dollars to beef up his profile–with a $40 million ad campaign set to launch this fall.

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Slager continued from page 8 pernicious practice of people used as property. Any teaching that dares include this controversial stance is considered racist and intolerant. Well… that highly-praised AP African American History curriculum has nearly the exact same language touting the exact same sentiment. Redfern included the section of that course study with the language to this effect.

Just to reiterate, this identical passage is part of the curriculum that the loudest critics today, decrying this teaching, had been demanding to be installed in Florida's schools. It underscores, specifically, that there is no genuine outrage at the content or, at least at the balance of it, in the entirety of the courses being taught.

It is entirely rooted in what can be politicized and who can be targeted politically.

Here is the best way to see the vacancy of these outrages. Today, Ron DeSantis is slammed over the inclusion of this passage on slavery benefits. Months earlier, he was slammed for not approving the AP African American History that included this passage. Can those shrieking over Ron DeSantis "whitewashing" slavery explain how this very same element was something they were mandating he needed to accept months prior?

No, they cannot, and they will not. Because none of these accusations have been about the accuracy of history, it is all about impeding his political future. Brad Slager covers politics and the business side of the Hollywood industry at outlets such as RedState, HotAir, Twitchy, and The Federalist.

Jackson continued from page 8 they can love their country in full. And with that knowledge and love of country, take steps to move our nation forward like true patriots.

Gevin Reynolds is the Associate Director of Speechwriting, Office of the Vice President at The White House. This article first appeared on theroot.com.

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Pastor continued from page 22 but I call [Lamentations 3: 21-22] this to mind, ‘and therefore I have hope, that because God loves me. And his love never ends’.

Where do you think you've evolved the most and how will it uniquely help you in this journey ahead?

My faith has evolved. I have no doubt in God and that has helped me face impossible situations. I'm like, Okay, let's just see what God's gonna do, because I believe God will make a way for us. I had faith before, right? But life has forced me to really embrace my faith and own my faith and trust in the faith I have in Christ.