Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Rainbow PUSH celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson’s birthday with youth conference

As reported by WBEZ Chicago · Updated 11 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

The 10th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity honored the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on Saturday by hosting a youth leadership and STEM event aimed at carrying forward his commitment to civic engagement and education. Held during Jackson’s birthday weekend, the event brought Chicago-area students to Rainbow PUSH Coalition for hands-on science activities and conversations about civic participation. Organizers said the programming reflected the values Jackson championed throughout his life and his deep ties to Omega Psi Phi, the fraternity he joined in 1960 and served in district and…

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• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Rainbow PUSH celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson’s birthday with youth conferenceThe 10th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity honored the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. on Saturday by hosting a youth leadership and STEM event aimed at carrying forward his commitment to civic engagement and education. Held during Jackson’s birthday weekend, the event brought Chicago-area students to Rainbow PUSH Coalition for hands-on science activities and conversations about civic participation. Organizers said the programming reflected the values Jackson championed throughout his life and his deep ties to Omega Psi Phi, the fraternity he joined in 1960 and served in district and…WBEZ Chicago · 11 Oct, 11:30