Absolutely this is well documented. Historical records prove that Reverend Jesse Jackson stole and rebranded the "Rainbow Coalition" originally created by Fred Hampton, he co-opted the concept and shifted it from a radical, revolutionary base to a more moderate, electoral reformist platform.
1969, Fred Hampton, created the original "Rainbow Coalition" in Chicago. It was a groundbreaking, it was radical, and a revolutionary alliance focused on class solidarity, uniting the Black Panthers with the Young Lords (a Puerto Rican group) and the Young Patriots (a group of poor white migrants from Appalachia) to fight against systemic racism, capitalism, and police brutality.
In the 1980s, during his 1984 presidential campaign, Jesse Jackson launched the "National Rainbow Coalition". It was a watered down coalition focused on electoral politics, democratic reform, and voter empowerment, aiming to unite voters (minorities, farmers, LGBTQ+ individuals) to push back against Reagan-era policies.~ Artiemesia Kelly #Uhuru #rtyrwarriors #GoldenLegacy
1969, Fred Hampton, created the original "Rainbow Coalition" in Chicago. It was a groundbreaking, it was radical, and a revolutionary alliance focused on class solidarity, uniting the Black Panthers with the Young Lords (a Puerto Rican group) and the Young Patriots (a group of poor white migrants from Appalachia) to fight against systemic racism, capitalism, and police brutality.
In the 1980s, during his 1984 presidential campaign, Jesse Jackson launched the "National Rainbow Coalition". It was a watered down coalition focused on electoral politics, democratic reform, and voter empowerment, aiming to unite voters (minorities, farmers, LGBTQ+ individuals) to push back against Reagan-era policies.~ Artiemesia Kelly #Uhuru #rtyrwarriors #GoldenLegacy
