Rainbow PUSH
& PU$H
One movement, many paths to impact. Rainbow PUSH Coalition is the principal organization; PU$H is home to the affiliates — PUSH for Excellence, the Citizenship Education Fund, the Detroit Automotive Project and the New York Wall Street Project.
Organizations
Affiliates
Shared mission
Affiliates
Where PU$H Goes to Work
Where PU$H Goes to Work
Three affiliates with their own programs, partners and calendars.
Three affiliates with their own programs, partners and calendars.
PUSH for Excellence
PUSH for Excellence
Youth programs, Oratorical competitions and the "I Am Somebody" creed — recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and adopted by districts in every region by 1980.
Youth programs, Oratorical competitions and the "I Am Somebody" creed — recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and adopted by districts in every region by 1980.
Detroit Automotive Project
Detroit Automotive Project
Detroit Automotive Project
Dealerships, suppliers, finance and board seats — accountability with the automotive industry since 1998.
Dealerships, suppliers, finance and board seats — accountability with the automotive industry since 1998.
Wall Street Project
Wall Street Project
Capital, boards and financial literacy for minority- and women-owned businesses — plus One Thousand Churches Connected.
Capital, boards and financial literacy for minority- and women-owned businesses — plus One Thousand Churches Connected.
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 and initiatives.
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 (PUSH Excel)
Education + youth. Founded in 1975 — educational advocacy, student and parent engagement, community partnerships, Youth Programs and Oratorical programming.
02 · PUSH for Excellence (PUSH Excel)
Education + youth. Founded in 1975 — educational advocacy, student and parent engagement, community partnerships, Youth Programs and Oratorical programming.
03 · Citizenship Education Fund (CEF)
Civic education. A 501(c)(3) affiliate — nonpartisan research, public education, seminars and awareness campaigns, separately governed by an independent board.
03 · Citizenship Education Fund (CEF)
Civic education. A 501(c)(3) affiliate — nonpartisan research, public education, seminars and awareness campaigns, separately governed by an independent board.
04 · Detroit Automotive Project
Automotive equity. Launched 1998 — full and equal participation for people of color in the automotive industry: employment, management, procurement, dealerships, finance, technology, capital and boards.
04 · Detroit Automotive Project
Automotive equity. Launched 1998 — full and equal participation for people of color in the automotive industry: employment, management, procurement, dealerships, finance, technology, capital and boards.
05 · New York Wall Street Project
Financial services + economic equity. Founded 1996, launched 1997 — board representation, access to capital, scholarships, voter education, financial literacy and One Thousand Churches Connected.
05 · New York Wall Street Project
Financial services + economic equity. Founded 1996, launched 1997 — board representation, access to capital, scholarships, voter education, 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.
Ecosystem FAQ
Ecosystem FAQ
How the organizations fit together.
How the organizations fit together.