Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that V.P, Kamala Harris and Jesse Jackson, seen holding hands while sitting in their chairs at Rainbow PUSH event.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, you are one of our nation’s greatest patriots. Thank you for widening the path for generations to follow.
In this moment, let us all model your lifelong commitment to progress and remain committed to the fight for freedom and justice.
Vice President Kamala Harris was in attendance as Rainbow PUSH founder Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. is formally named and introduced his successor on Sunday.
The transition of leadership event kicked off at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Apostolic Church of God at 63rd and Dorchester in Woodlawn.
“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. I will still be very involved in the organization and am proud that we have chosen Rev. Dr. Haynes as my successor,” Jackson said in a statement released by the organization.
Rev. Haynes has served as the senior pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas for the past 40 years.
The coalition also welcomed its next leader, Dallas-based Rev. Frederick Haynes.
“The Rev. Jesse Lewis Jackson Sr., I stand here on his shoulders because no one with sense would try to stand in his shoes,” Haynes said. “His shoes are so large. They’ve taken us so far.”
Hundreds filled the pews at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn for the convention.
As Haynes takes over the coalition, Black activists, lawmakers and clergy paid tribute to the work and vision of Jackson.
“Someone who deeply believes in the promise of our country,” Harris said. “A fighter for freedom and human rights for all people. It is my joy to congratulate Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes. I’ve known him and worked with him for over 20 years.”
As the coalition celebrates the transfer of leadership, Jackson is making it clear where he stands with his decision to stop down.
“I’m not retiring, I’m pivoting how to fight for social justice,” he said.
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