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New Rainbow PUSH Regional Director Calvin Vismale On The Local Take

Calvin Vismale and Kiplyn Primus

Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 a.m. on The Local Take, I speak with the newly appointed Rainbow PUSH Executive Director for the Southern Region, Calvin Vismale. 

Vismale, a graduate of Morehouse College, shares with us his family background and the history of Rainbow PUSH, the beginning of which was created in 1971 by Rev. Jessie Jackson.  Vismale has a finance background and previously worked with Merrill Lynch and Lehman Bros.  He shares his thoughts on why this makes him an excellent person to lead the organization at this time.

Vismale explains the link between public policy and economic policy and the importance of voting.  He speaks to how being a stockholder provides you with a seat at the table where you can begin to demand change. 

We also speak about young people - Millennials - and the Black Lives Matter Movement.  He speaks about building on the  gains of the Civil Rights Movement and working with young leaders creating change. Vismale explains why he'd be happy to partner with Black Lives Matter. 

Click the following link for more information on Rainbow Push.