Rev. Al Sharpton's Weekly Blog
Our Triumph
—It was a triumphant evening. One by one, artists, performers, public servants, journalists and those with a keen understanding of activism hit the stage last night at the Lincoln Center in NY as National Action Network presented our very 1st annual Triumph Awards. Honoring those in arts, entertainment and sports, the awards paid homage to those that rarely receive acknowledgement for their unique contributions in the fight for justice and equality. As John Legend, Phylicia Rashad, Cathy Hughes, Fela! The Broadway Musical and Ms. Julie Menin received their respective awards, the capacity-filled auditorium in Rose Hall – comprised of dignitaries and those working towards progress – could not help but rise to their feet in standing ovation time and time again.