Posted On: October 10th 2026, 07:52 pm
Big ideas. Bright futures. A whole lot of PUSH!
Today’s Saturday Morning Forum and Youth Leadership & STEM Day brought energy and purpose to Rainbow PUSH! Investing in our young people means giving them room to explore, innovate and lead, with access to the education and opportunities that help turn their ambitions into reality.
A special thank you to our speakers:
• Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League
• Marquis D. P. Sagnia, 39th Tenth District Representative
• Robert Manuel, President, DePaul University
• Thad Dohrn, Vice President of Advancement, Western Illinois University
• Ellison Radek, Policy Fellow, Chicago Votes
• Karen Freeman-Wilson, President, Chicago Urban League
• Stevie Valles, CEO, Chicago Votes
• Cameron Barnes, National Youth Director, Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Watch the highlights and feel the excitement! When we invest in our youth, we invest in what comes next. Let’s keep pushing!