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The Rainbow PUSH Coalition (RPC) is an organization that serves a multi-racial, multi-issue, progressive, international membership organization instituted by the late Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. to champion for social justice for all humanity.
Our location an historic landmark in the beautiful Bronzeville area on Chicago’s Southside that was a former synagoge and school. Here lives much of the history of the civil rights movement that found it way up North after the tragic death of Emmitt Till in 1955.
We are less than two miles from the monumental Obama Cultural Center.
Hours of OperationBy Appointment
Offer Student Group Rates
Student Group Friendly
Student Group Discounts
Advance Quotes Available
Group Visit PoliciesRainbow PUSH Coalition welcomes organized groups to experience Chicagos civil rights history and the life, legacy, and continuing impact of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.nnReservations: Advance reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Booking one to two weeks in advance is recommended.nnGroup Size: Standard visits accommodate approximately 10100 guests. Larger groups may require special arrangements or be divided into smaller groups.nnVisit Length: Allow approximately 2030 minutes. Extended programs, discussions, and customized experiences may be arranged in advance.nnArrival: Groups should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled visit. Bus and motorcoach instructions will be provided upon confirmation.nnSchools & Youth Groups: Students must remain with teachers or chaperones. We recommend one adult for every 10 students.nnAccessibility: Visitors of all abilities are welcome. Please request any needed accommodations when making your reservation.nnPhotography: Personal photography is generally permitted in designated areas. Some photography, filming, or recording may require advance approval.nnCancellations & Changes: Please provide at least 48 hours notice for cancellations or significant changes in group size whenever possible.nnCustomized Experiences: Special programming may be arranged for schools and universities, faith communities, corporations, civic organizations, and international or professional delegations.nnEach visit connects Chicagos civil rights history with the continuing work of economic justice, civic engagement, coalition building, and social change.
Capacity DetailsOur auditorium seats 700
Max Group Capacity300
Student Performance Welcome
Programs ProvidedRainbow PUSH Coalition can customize program for visitors
Recording Equipment Available
Number of Performance Stages
Cost or Fee to Perform at your Venue
Maximum group size you can accommodate500
Indoor/Outdoor Space AvailableIndoor
Performance Audience Capacity700
Average tour time20-30 minutes
ADA DetailsWe have ramps special entrance and elevator.
ADA Accessible
Brief Description of your Student ServicesRainbow PUSH Educational & Historic Group ExperiencenRainbow PUSH Coalition offers educational and cultural experiences for student, university, civic, faith-based, and visiting groups seeking a deeper understanding of Chicagos important role in the American Civil Rights Movement.nThrough guided historical experiences, visitors explore the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the founding of Operation PUSH and Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and the evolution of the Civil Rights Movement as the struggle for equality expanded from the American South into Northern cities, particularly Chicago.nThe experience connects the Great Migration and the growth of Chicagos Black communities to the continuing struggles for fair housing, educational opportunity, economic justice, voting rights, political representation, and corporate accountability. It also explores how Chicago emerged as a major center for Black leadership, organizing, entrepreneurship, faith, culture, and social change.nProgramming can include a historic tour of Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, archival and multimedia presentations, conversations with movement leaders and educators, and customized experiences for student, domestic, and international visiting groups.
Group Phone Number(773) 256-2710
Group Emailmdyson@rainbowpush.org
Group Contact Name (First Last)Marcia L Dyson
Complimentary PolicyFree Admission
Motorcoach ParkingOff-site
Average Visit/Tour Length20 minutes
Group Capacity50
Minimum Group Number4
Maximum Group Number100
Miles from O'Hare Airport20.0
Miles from Midway Airport7.0
Miles from Navy Pier6.0
Miles from Downtown6.0
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Student Group Friendly
Special Interest Tours Offered
Public Space Wi-Fi Available
Public Space Wi-Fi COMP or FeeComplimentary
Self-Parking AvailableOff-site
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