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Podcast: Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips
Episode: 40 Years of the Rainbow Coalition (Rerelease)
Description: This is a rerelease of an episode from 2023 with a new intro from our founder, Steve Phillips.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition, Eddie Wong, former national field director for Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign, joins Steve and Sharline to reminisce on the alliance that transcended boundaries of race, gender, and socio-economic status to create a powerful force for change.
Steve, Sharline, and Eddie delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that marked the coalition's journey, as well as its influence on shaping today's movements for social justice and equity.
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