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Rainbow PUSH Coalition

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The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is an American organization that advocates for equal rights. It was formed in 1996 when Operation PUSH, founded by Jesse Jackson in 1971, merged with the National Rainbow Coalition, which Jackson created in 1984.1

The organization's primary focus is on securing equal rights for African Americans, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.1

Earlier, in 1969, Fred Hampton formed the Rainbow Coalition, an alliance of various groups including the Puerto Rican Young Lords, Poor White Young Patriots, and the Blackstone Rangers. This coalition aimed to assist low-income citizens by pooling their resources.2

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  1. Jesse Jackson: Top Questions
  2. Fred Hampton: Top Questions

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