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Rev. Al Sharpton returns to Sacramento after six months of state inaction following the police killing of 22-year-old Stephon Clark
—Sep 20 2018REV. AL SHARPTON RETURNS TO SACRAMENTO AFTER SIX MONTHS OF STATE INACTION FOLLOWING THE POLICE KILLING OF 22-YEAR-OLD STEPHON CLARK Sharpton to call for expedited inquiry and accountability for Mr. Clark’s untimely death at the hands of police WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network WHAT Rev. Al Sharpton will hold […]
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During CBC Week in DC, Rev. Sharpton to Appear on Panel
—Sep 13 2018If you are in the area, stop by this impressive and compelling panel on economic development with notable speakers: Walter E. Washington Convention Center Room 202A 11:30 AM – 1 PM Friday, Sept 14 Featuring: Rev. Al Sharpton Sen. Cory Booker Mayor Ras Baraka Mayor Michael Tubbs Michellene Davis Germaine Sith Baugh Denise Scott Lisa […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
—Sep 03 2018Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin during the funeral for the “Queen of Soul” on August 31, including honoring her for the work she did to forward the civil rights movement. Watch the footage below: News Coverage: USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/08/31/aretha-franklin-funeral-live-friends-family-dignitaries-mourn/1155164002/ News One From Al Sharpton To Barack Obama: Here’s […]
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PONAN Statement on Police Policy to Give Awards for Civilians Who Assist with Arrests
—Aug 23 2018STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE SERGEANT BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION’S RECENT DECISION TO OFFER $500 TO CIVILIANS WHO HELP COPS WRESTLE SUSPECTS RESISTING ARREST NEW YORK (August 23, 2018) — Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader and President of National Action Network (NAN) released the following statement on the Sergeant Benevolent Association’s (SBA) decision to offer […]
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Civil Rights Leaders Call for Full Examination of Kavanaugh’s Record and Request Meeting with Senate Leadership
—Aug 17 2018(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Six prominent African-American civil rights leaders sent a letter today to Senate leaders to express their concern that the Senate is not meeting its responsibility to fully and impartially evaluate the fitness of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles […]