Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Takes Center Stage at 2nd Annual Minority Automotive Supplier Symposium

  What:        Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. will be the keynote speaker at a
               free symposium, presented by the Rainbow/PUSH Wall Street
               West and Automotive Project.  The symposium, sponsored by
               American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is designed to provide
               attendees with valuable information on how to develop
               strategic partnerships to create business opportunities in
               the automotive industry.

               Nesby + Associates, Inc., a certified minority owned
               management and organizational behavior consulting firm based
               in Washington State, will conduct a seminar on progressive
               partnering for business success.

               Additionally, Rainbow/PUSH will recognize the American Indian
               Chamber of Commerce of California, Asian Business
               Association, Black Business Association, Greater Los Angeles
               African American Chamber of Commerce and the Latin Business
               Association with Strategic Alliance Partner Awards for their
               outstanding service and commitment to the business community.

  Who:         Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Minority Business Enterprises and
               representatives from automotive manufacturers

  When:        Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Noon

  Where:       Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles
               California Ballroom
               6101 W. Century Blvd.
               Los Angeles 90045

  Additional Information:

The Rainbow/PUSH Coalition (RPC) is a multiracial, multi-issue, international membership organization founded by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. RPC focuses on social, racial and economic justice. The Wall Street West and the Automotive Project are programs supported by RPC.

The Wall Street West Project's goal is to change the climate in which under-served populations engage in economic life by encouraging public and private entities to improve hiring and promotion practices, increase contracting for goods and services, increase minorities on corporate boards and increase the amount of business that minority firms do with each other.

The Automotive Project serves as the bridge to greater economic opportunities between minority and majority corporations, thereby encouraging partnerships and joint ventures. The Project provides forums in which non-traditional relationships are developed and can flourish.

PRNewswire -- March 16