# Call on Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 to rename Kennedy-King College to Kennedy-King-Jackson College

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- Record number: **R2026-0023822**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Education and Child Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/education-and-child-development)
- Submitted Date: Mar 10, 2026
- Introduction Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=32F702C6-D31C-F111-8341-001DD80A65A2)

## Impact report

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The City Council would express support for renaming Kennedy-King College in Englewood to Kennedy-King-Jackson College and ask the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 to make the change, in honor of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

**Who it affects**

- **Students and staff of Kennedy-King College**: Their college could be renamed Kennedy-King-Jackson College if the Board of Trustees acts on the request.
- **Englewood and 16th Ward residents**: The college in their neighborhood would carry Rev. Jackson's name, which the resolution says honors his work for the Englewood community.
- **Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508**: The board is formally asked to take all necessary administrative and legal actions to make the name change.
- **Family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.**: They would receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the City's gratitude and respect.
- **Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and PUSH Excel leadership**: They would receive a copy of the resolution.

**What changes**

- The City Council states its support for renaming Kennedy-King College to Kennedy-King-Jackson College.
- The City Council asks the community college board to take the steps needed to change the name.
- A copy of the resolution would be given to Rev. Jackson's family and to Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and PUSH Excel leaders.

**Where**: Kennedy-King College; Englewood; 16th Ward; Chicago's South Side

## Timeline

- Mar 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [W16 - KKJ Resolution\_Signed.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/31f8acb0-d5ca-4038-a758-2d084ffd3d4f.pdf) (Legislation)

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