Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., in Nashville Tuesday, February 13

Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Founder and President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, will be in Nashville Tuesday, February 13. The Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF) and Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, First Episcopal District, invite the general public to attend events with Reverend Jackson as they host his Voter Registration Drive and Collaborating Community Leaders.

The Itinerary for Reverend Jackson

Tuesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m., Reverend Jackson will speak to young preachers, faculty, and staff at the American Baptist College, 1800 Baptist World Center Drive, Nashville, 37207. Dr. Forest Harris is the President.

At 3:00 p.m., Reverend Jackson will speak to faculty and students at Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville 37209. Dr. Glenda Glover is the President.

At 6:00 p.m., Reverend Jackson will address the public on voter’s registration, healthcare issues, and other matters of concern. This event will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1303 Hawkins Street, Nashville 37203. Reverend James C. Turner, II is the pastor.

Reverend James C. Turner, II (IMF President) and Dr. Ronald M. Powe (Presiding Elder of the Southeast District, CME Church), invite the public to attend all events and be eye-witnesses to this history-making experience.

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