Honoring the Legacy.
Building the Future.
Advancing civil rights, economic empowerment, education and social justice — connecting civic, political and community leaders to build stronger communities and a more just world.
+
Years of movement
Cities, one coalition
K+
Members nationwide
What We Do
How We Move the Mission
How We Move the Mission
Rainbow PUSH connects community leadership, public policy, education, corporate accountability and grassroots action — in Chicago and in every city we serve.
Rainbow PUSH connects community leadership, public policy, education, corporate accountability and grassroots action — in Chicago and in every city we serve.
Global Advocacy
Global Advocacy
Peace, health and human rights — advocating for healthier communities, global peace, human dignity and justice for people everywhere.
Peace, health and human rights — advocating for healthier communities, global peace, human dignity and justice for people everywhere.
Community Action
Community Action
Community Action
Grassroots organizing — building power through local action, coalition building, volunteer engagement and community-led solutions.
Grassroots organizing — building power through local action, coalition building, volunteer engagement and community-led solutions.
Youth & Leadership
Youth & Leadership
Education, mentorship, technology and career exposure that prepares the next generation to lead.
Education, mentorship, technology and career exposure that prepares the next generation to lead.
Recent & Upcoming
The Movement in Action
The Movement in Action
Gatherings, conversations, forums and conferences — where Rainbow PUSH shows up, listens and connects leaders across the country.
Gatherings, conversations, forums and conferences — where Rainbow PUSH shows up, listens and connects leaders across the country.
Next Chapter
Building the Next Chapter
The next chapter carries a civil-rights legacy forward through younger leadership, broader participation and a more multicultural coalition — with room for students, entrepreneurs, organizers, artists, technologists and emerging leaders.
+50K members
Cities with a Rainbow PUSH office — Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Oakland.
Cities in the network
Cities with a Rainbow PUSH office — Chicago, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Oakland.
Cities in the network
From Operation Breadbasket in 1966 to today — five decades of organized action.
+
Years of movement
From Operation Breadbasket in 1966 to today — five decades of organized action.
+
Years of movement
Join the movement
Rainbow PUSH is more than an organization. It is a living movement powered by people ready to organize, build, lead and create opportunity.
1971
Founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Where the Work Happens
Where the Work Happens
Three arenas where Rainbow PUSH turns dialogue into measurable progress for the communities we serve.
Three arenas where Rainbow PUSH turns dialogue into measurable progress for the communities we serve.
Advocacy & Policy
Protecting civil rights, strengthening democracy and improving underserved communities at the highest legislative levels.
Community Convenings
Town halls, listening tours and the weekly Saturday Morning Forum — spaces where residents, leaders and institutions build solutions together.
Economic Accountability
Working with corporations and institutions to expand employment, contracting, access to capital and leadership opportunities.
Advocacy & Policy
Protecting civil rights, strengthening democracy and improving underserved communities at the highest legislative levels.
Community Convenings
Town halls, listening tours and the weekly Saturday Morning Forum — spaces where residents, leaders and institutions build solutions together.
Economic Accountability
Working with corporations and institutions to expand employment, contracting, access to capital and leadership opportunities.
Advocacy & Policy
Protecting civil rights, strengthening democracy and improving underserved communities at the highest legislative levels.
Community Convenings
Town halls, listening tours and the weekly Saturday Morning Forum — spaces where residents, leaders and institutions build solutions together.
Economic Accountability
Working with corporations and institutions to expand employment, contracting, access to capital and leadership opportunities.
The Rainbow PUSH Ecosystem
One Movement. Many Paths to Impact.
One Movement. Many Paths to Impact.
Rainbow PUSH combines advocacy, education, civic engagement, economic empowerment and industry accountability through a family of organizations — Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the PU$H affiliates.
01 · Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Principal organization. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition — advancing human and civil rights, economic and educational opportunity, civic participation, healthcare, employment, peace and justice.
01 · Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Principal organization. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition — advancing human and civil rights, economic and educational opportunity, civic participation, healthcare, employment, peace and justice.
02 · PUSH for Excellence
Education + youth. A tax-exempt educational organization founded in 1975 — educational advocacy, student and parent engagement, community partnerships, Youth Programs and Oratorical programming. "I Am Somebody."
02 · PUSH for Excellence
Education + youth. A tax-exempt educational organization founded in 1975 — educational advocacy, student and parent engagement, community partnerships, Youth Programs and Oratorical programming. "I Am Somebody."
03 · Citizenship Education Fund
Civic education. A 501(c)(3) affiliate focused on civic participation and economic opportunity — nonpartisan research, public education, seminars and awareness campaigns, governed by an independent board.
03 · Citizenship Education Fund
Civic education. A 501(c)(3) affiliate focused on civic participation and economic opportunity — nonpartisan research, public education, seminars and awareness campaigns, governed by an independent board.
04 · Detroit Automotive Project
Automotive equity. Launched in 1998 to expand full and equal participation for people of color in the automotive industry — employment, management, procurement, dealerships, finance, capital and board representation.
04 · Detroit Automotive Project
Automotive equity. Launched in 1998 to expand full and equal participation for people of color in the automotive industry — employment, management, procurement, dealerships, finance, capital and board representation.
05 · New York Wall Street Project
Financial services + economic equity. Founded 1996, launched 1997 — opportunity for minority- and women-owned businesses and professionals: board representation, access to capital, scholarships, financial literacy and One Thousand Churches Connected.
05 · New York Wall Street Project
Financial services + economic equity. Founded 1996, launched 1997 — opportunity for minority- and women-owned businesses and professionals: board representation, access to capital, scholarships, financial literacy and One Thousand Churches Connected.
One shared commitment
Different areas of focus. One shared commitment: justice, opportunity and participation for all.
One shared commitment
Different areas of focus. One shared commitment: justice, opportunity and participation for all.
Our Legacy
A Legacy That Still Speaks
The principles that built this movement continue to inspire new generations.
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.
Hope is not passive. It is the discipline to keep moving, keep organizing and keep creating pathways forward even when the road is difficult.
Hope is not passive. It is the discipline to keep moving, keep organizing and keep creating pathways forward even when the road is difficult.
50,000+ members strong
Fighting for you is what we do. By our combined efforts, we can even the playing field in all aspects of American life.
Fighting for you is what we do. By our combined efforts, we can even the playing field in all aspects of American life.
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
What people ask about membership, programs, events and getting involved.
What people ask about membership, programs, events and getting involved.