Operation PUSH

Operation PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) is a civil rights organization founded in Chicago by Reverend Jesse Jackson. The organization advocates for social justice, economic empowerment, and political participation for marginalized communities. It emerged from Operation Breadbasket, a program focused on improving economic conditions for Black communities. Operation PUSH aimed to expand its scope to address broader issues of inequality and discrimination. The organization is newsworthy due to the recent death of its founder, Jesse Jackson, at the age of 84. His passing highlights his decades of civil rights advocacy and the significant role Operation PUSH played in that work. The organization's continued relevance lies in its ongoing efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote social change, carrying forward Jackson's legacy.