Rainbow PUSH chief of staff John Mitchell dies at 57 after battle with cancer

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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Rainbow PUSH chief of staff John Mitchell dies after cancer battle
Rainbow PUSH Coalition chief of staff John Mitchell, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s right-hand man, died Friday at age 57 after a battle with cancer.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is remembering long-time member John Mitchell.

Mitchell passed away Friday at age 57 after a battle with cancer. He served Rainbow PUSH for decades as Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s right-hand man.

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People across the city are remembering Mitchell. He died after a long fight with stage 4 myeloma.

The organization described him as someone who is inter-woven with Jackson's legacy, having worked beside him for nearly 30 years.

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition released a statement saying in part, "John was a General on the battlefield for Civil and Human Rights... John was the tantamount community leader and organizer. He was the best that mankind had to offer."

Mitchell leaves behind a wife and two children.

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