Rainbow Coalition

The Rainbow Coalition is a political term that refers to a diverse alliance of different groups working together for a common goal, often focused on social justice and equality. The term gained prominence in the United States in the 1980s, especially with Jesse Jackson’s campaigns, which united various racial, ethnic, and economic groups. The idea is to create a broad-based movement that encompasses various perspectives to address issues like civil rights, economic inequality, and access to education and healthcare. The coalition emphasizes solidarity among different communities to enhance political power and effect change.