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Rev. Sharpton on the Symbolism of the Black Lives Matter Mural Outside of Trump Tower
—Jul 13 2020(New York, NY) — Over the weekend Reverend Sharpton, Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray joined others in painting a large Black Lives Matter mural on the street of 5th Avenue outside of Trump Tower. The painting is a part of a citywide project that will ultimately see other similar street paintings in each of […]
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Operation Feed Harlem: NAN Meal Distributes Just Under One Million Meals
—Jul 11 2020(New York, NY) — NAN continues to distribute meals across the country and from their headquarters at the House of Justice in Harlem for those inconvenienced because of the coronavirus shut down. Today marks the 84th day of meal distribution and over 900,000 meals have been served. On Saturday, Pastor Carlton Lynch, NAN staff, and […]
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NAN to Hold Rally Against Racial Profiling in Williamston, NC
—Jul 10 2020(Raleigh, NC) — On Saturday, July 11th 2020, National Action Network, Ednitta Wright and Attorney Benjamin Crump are holding a ‘Rally Against Racial Profiling’ in Williamston, North Carolina. Rally will begin promptly at 2 p.m. Masks, gloves, hand-sanitizer, t-shirts and lunch will be provided. For those in the Raleigh area interested in transportation, there is […]
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Saturday: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Join Rev. Sharpton on Politics Nation
—Jul 10 2020(New York, NY) — On Saturday, July 11th, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will join Rev. Sharpton on Politics Nation. They will discuss the the current political situation, the importance of protest, and the Commitment March on August 28th. Tune into Politics Nation on MSNBC at 5 p.m. EST to hear their discussion. When […]
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Rev. Sharpton on the 5th Avenue ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural
—Jul 09 2020(New York, NY) — New York City is beginning to paint a Black Lives Matter mural on Fifth Avenue at the foot of Trump Tower. Reverend Sharpton discusses with the Morning Joe panel the appropriateness of the mural, especially in regards to it’s proximity to the business district in New York City. They also discuss […]
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Rev. Sharpton Interviews Comedian D.L. Hughley on New Book ‘Surrender, White People!’
—Jul 07 2020(New York, NY) — Rev. Sharpton interviews Comedian D.L. Hughley on his on new book ‘Surrender, White People!’. They discuss the language and perspectives of white supremacy, the importance of legislation and action in activism. D.L. Hughley also discusses testing positive for the coronavirus after collapsing on stage during a performance. Watch the discussion below.
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Rev. Sharpton & Rabbi Marc Schneier Discuss Racial Injustice and the Role of the Jewish Community
—Jul 07 2020(New York, NY) — Reverend Al Sharpton sat down to discuss racial justice with Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. Their discussion is part of a series of civil rights leadership conversations that Rabbi Marc Schneier is initiating in order to investigate the role of the Jewish Community in combating racial […]
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Watch Bill De Blasio & Civil Rights Activists Speak at NAN’s Juneteenth Zoom Conference
—Jul 06 2020(New York, NY) — In 2020, NAN staff celebrated Juneteenth — the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage — by holding a Zoom Conference and speaking with activists and politicians across the country, including the NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio. De Blasio announced […]