Rev. Jesse Jackson Challenges Auto Industry at 7th Annual Automotive Symposium

  WHO:      Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Minority Auto Suppliers and Dealers
            and community leaders

  WHAT:     Press Conference

  WHEN:     Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at 10 a.m.

  WHERE:    Detroit Yacht Club
            1 Riverbank Road, Belle Isle
            Detroit, Mich.

  WHY:      Rainbow PUSH/Coalition will hold a press conference with African
            American suppliers, dealers, and community leaders to frame the
            state of the automotive industry for African Americans. Rev.
            Jackson has begun the automotive evaluation process of
            automakers and their commitment to African Americans suppliers
            and dealers.  He is also concerned about the plight of African
            American dealers. "African American consumers account for $57
            billion annually in new car sales, yet African American
            suppliers are shrinking.  African American dealers are faced
            with disaster as dealer territorial rights among non-minority
            dealers stifle their growth. The automotive industry must be
            more sensitive to African American suppliers and dealers," said
            Rev. Jackson.

  Note:     Please call Jerry or John to confirm your participation in the
            press conference

PRNewswire -- Sept. 27