Dr. Rev. Frederick Haynes III said he will remain in Texas, which will become one of several hubs for the organization.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Pres. Frederick Haynes plans on continuing Rev. Jesse Jackson's voter registration efforts amid recent Supreme Court rulings.On Tuesday, the new head of the longtime civil rights organization took questions at a press conference after first acknowledging the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who founded the organization.
Haynes said he will remain in Texas, which will become one of several hubs for the organization. He plans to continue Jackson's work by mobilizing more voters in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. Jackson spoke of this moment as a pivot for him after more than 50 years leading the organization and fighting for civil rights around the world.Rev. Jesse Jackson to step down as head of Rainbow PUSH
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