A New Chapter in the Movement: Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III formally installed as Rainbow PUSH Coalition president and CEO

Making history on the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III was formally installed as the president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Feb. 1. TBAAL holds great significance to Haynes, as well as the greater Dallas community, which he has faithfully served and poured into for decades. Haynes is the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, a megachurch with more than 13,000 members. He teaches college courses and workshops at several institutions of higher learning, including Paul Quinn College. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Paul Quinn as well as various other boards, particularly those in underserved and minority communities. Additionally, he is the namesake of the Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory School, located on the campus of Paul Quinn. It serves students grades 6-12 who seek to enter the International Baccalaureate program. Related Stories The sold-out installation event featured VIP program participants and attendees from all over the country, including Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network, Shavonne Arline-Bradley of the National Council of Negro Women, Dr. Michael Sorrell with Paul Quinn College, journalist Roland Martin, Dr. Amos Brown, and...