Who founded P.U.S.H. and ran for President in 1988?

• A. Jesse Jackson
• B. Al Sharpton
• C. Barack Obama
• D. Ronald Walters

Answer: (A)

The correct answer is Jesse Jackson, who founded the organization People United to Save Humanity (P.U.S.H.) in the 1970s. P.U.S.H. aimed to address issues such as economic development and empowerment for African Americans, and it played a significant role in promoting civil rights and social justice. In 1988, Jackson made history by running for the Democratic presidential nomination, highlighting issues important to the African American community and advocating for a broader coalition of support that included minorities and progressive whites. His campaign was notable for bringing visibility to issues of racial inequality and economic justice on a national platform.

Al Sharpton and Barack Obama, while prominent figures in the civil rights movement and politics, were not associated with the founding of P.U.S.H. nor did they run for president in 1988. Ronald Walters was a political scientist and commentator known for his work on African American politics but was not the founder of P.U.S.H. or a presidential candidate in that particular election year.