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Rev. Sharpton’s Book is a Timely Call for Action, Available Now for Pre-Order
—Jun 11 2020Rev. Al Sharpton’s upcoming book RISE UP: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads, is now available for pre-order from a number of publishers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indiebound. The book will also be available in audio format from Audible. RISE UP revisits the highlights of the Obama administration, the 2016 election, and Trump’s […]
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For Rev. Sharpton, NFL Apologies are Meaningless Until Colin Kaepernick is Rehired
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — While delivering the eulogy at George Floyd’s funeral service, Reverend Sharpton criticized NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s apology to players regarding their right to peacefully protest. Sharpton said rather than apologize, Goodell should rehire Colin Kaepernick, who is credited with beginning the movement of taking a knee during the national anthem. Watch Rev. […]
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Rev. Sharpton Criticizes Trump’s Response to Peaceful Protesters
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — In his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd, Reverend Sharpton took aim at the President, noting that Trump had said almost nothing about the death of Floyd, and used his platform only to condemn the public reaction. Rev. Sharpton criticizes Trump’s use St. John’s Episcopal Church as a “prop” and calls […]
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Rev. Sharpton Recognizes Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Police Brutality at George Floyd Funeral
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — During his eulogy at the final celebration of George Floyd’s life, Reverend Sharpton spoke about committing to the fight for justice for Floyd’s family. Speaking from experience, he talked about the endurance needed to “stay after the last TV truck has gone”. Sharpton also spoke to the living history of the “I […]
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Rev. Sharpton Delivers Eulogy at Final Celebration of George Floyd’s Life
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — Hundreds of members and friends of the Floyd family gathered in The Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston to pay their respects to George Floyd. His death, captured on video footage, has sent shockwaves around the world, and galvanized a new civil-rights protest movement. Today however, the attendees of his services […]
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Reverend Sharpton Breaks Down Calls for Defunding the Police
—Jun 08 2020(New York, NY) — On Monday, Reverend Sharpton discussed on Morning Joe the uptick in protestors and activists calling for the “defunding” or “abolishing” of the police. Rev. Sharpton speaks to the need to interpret phrase: “They are really talking about adjusting and recommitting the funding towards things like community policing.” Rev. Sharpton explains how […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Speak at the Celebration Service for Mr. George Floyd
—Jun 07 2020Rev. Sharpton will be joined by Dr. Remus E. Wright, Pastor Mia K. Wright, Attorney Benjamin Crump & Others (New York, NY) — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton will speak at the final celebration service for Mr. George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise in in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, June 9th. Rev. Sharpton […]
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NAN’s Youth Director Organizes Rally for HBCUs for Black Lives in Atlanta
—Jun 07 2020(Atlanta, GA) — On Saturday, hundreds rallied at a march hosted by NAN’s Youth Director Mary-Pat Hector. The march was organized to support and amplify the voices of HBCU students, as they marched for Black Lives. The rally was also attended by hundreds by notable musical artists TI, Ludacris, and Lil Baby. The protestors rallied […]