By NAN
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Video: Rachel Noerdlinger
CHICAGO, IL (August 19, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network, joined Rev. Jesse Jackson and his sons, Congressman Jonathan Jackson and Yusef Jackson, on the stage at the Democratic National Convention for a special tribute to the Rainbow PUSH founder four decades after his historic runs for the presidency in 1984 and 1988.
The tribute was received with a standing ovation and tears from convention attendees at the United Center in Chicago.
“Rev. Jesse Jackson paved the way for President Obama and now Vice President Harris to reach the most powerful position on Earth,” said Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of NAN. “When Rev. Jackson first sought the nomination 36 years ago, he did so with the vision and knowledge that one day a Black man or woman would serve as President of the United States. It is not only a blessing and honor, but also fitting on the first night of the DNC to pay tribute to a man who has devoted his life to making nominating a Black-Asian woman for the presidency possible.”
About National Action Network (NAN)
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.
For more information go to www.nationalactionnetwork.net.
