EXCLUSIVE UPDATE WITH INTERVIEW: The Rev. Jesse Jackson appeared live on Afternoons with Amos Tuesday and expanded on his criticisms of Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). On Monday, on Twitter, Rev. Jackson blasted the law and announced that he’s boycotting the Final Four and Indiana and Indianapolis. Here’s how the head of the Rainbow […]
A female soldier in the Civil Rights Movement passes on to her great reward. * President Barack Obama issues a statement on the passing of Rev. Willie T. Barrow, his “Godmother.” Click HERE. * A representative from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition reached out to me Saturday afternoon. A public memorial for Rev. Barrow will be held at Rainbow/PUSH […]
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