Bishop Tavis Grant named new acting national executive director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Bishop Tavis Grant named new acting national executive director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Chicago, IL –Bishop Tavis Grant has been officially appointed as the acting national executive director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
For many years, Bishop Grant has been actively a part of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and has served in many capacities from volunteer to the national staff in Chicago serving as national field director.
Bishop Grant, having served in ministry for nearly three decades, brings a robust portfolio of corporate, community, and faith-based experience which makes him uniquely qualified for this position at this time.
“My life has been immensely impacted by the work and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. I am humbled to serve in this capacity as we are committed to the day-to-day work of Rev. Jackson and the legacy of the Jackson family,” said Bishop Grant.
“Our national staff and our volunteers from around the country are steadfast in our endeavor to protect, defend, and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields and to promote peace and justice around the world.
“We stand in the crucible of insurrectionist, insurgency, and suppression. We cannot let the flame of civil rights and social justice go out on our watch. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. has set the pace and we will run this race and maintain the momentum for justice and social change,” Bishop Grant vowed.
Bishop Grant will assume the responsibilities of administrating the day-to-day operations in Chicago as well as satellites offices, affiliates, and chapters around the country.
“Our challenge is to answer the call to serve. I answered the call because of the example of service and sacrifice of Rev. Jesse Jackson,” Bishop Grant stated.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition is a multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive, international organization that was formed in December 1996 by the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. through merging of two organizations he founded Operation PUSH People United to Serve Humanity (estab. 1971) and the Rainbow Coalition (estab. 1984). With headquarters in Chicago and offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Oakland, the organization works to make the American Dream a reality for all citizens while advocating for peace and justice around the world. RPC is dedicated to improving the lives of all people by serving as a voice for the voiceless. Its mission is to protect, defend and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields while promoting peace and justice around the world.
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