The Rainbow PUSH Coalition will officially launch its Annual Conference, “Fulfilling the American Promise,” with a special Saturday Morning Forum at its historic Kenwood headquarters (930 E. 50th Street) on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This special gathering will
also honor the life and legacy of Spencer Leak, Jr., a beloved community leader and businessman whose leadership of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes served countless families with compassion, dignity, and excellence. The morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a faith leaders’ breakfast followed by the 10:00 a.m. forum where speakers and guests will formally ignite a pivotal week of dialogue, action, and advocacy.
Featured speaker participants scheduled to take part in this launch include Yusef D. Jackson, President & CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and moderator Rev. Stephen Thurston II.
Additional voices on the program include Pastor Tonya Lozano, Rev. Donald Parson, Bishop
Michael Eaddy, Rev. Marshall Hatch Jr., Rev. Ira Acree, Pastor Angie Spivey, Edward Calahan, and Pastor Andrew Hunt. The forum will also feature uplifting musical performances from Pastor Cy Fields & Choir.
This weekend’s gathering will unite faith leaders, educators, business executives, and community advocates to chart a path forward on critical issues facing the nation while paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Spencer Leak, Jr. The public can register to attend in person at www.rainbowpush.org, or tune in live via WVON 1690AM radio, WJYS, the Word Network, and Rainbow PUSH’s official YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok platforms.
The full schedule, speaker lineup, and registration details for the Rainbow PUSH 2026 Annual Convention, taking place June 10-13, 2026, are available online at rainbowpushconference.com.
