Press Releases
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REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN), TO CONVENE ANNUAL CONVENTION AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN CIVIL RIGHTS
—Apr 03 2017For Immediate Release April 3, 2017 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, [email protected] Jessica Kosmider, [email protected] Ross Adair, [email protected] Phone: 212-681-1380 To Register for Media Credentials: [email protected] REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN), TO CONVENE ANNUAL CONVENTION AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN CIVIL RIGHTS The Convention, which is annually held in the spirit and tradition of Dr. […]
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INTERFAITH SERVICE TO ADDRESS THE RISING CLIMATE OF HATE IN AMERICA TO FEATURE REV. AL SHARPTON, NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO, FATHER BRIAN MCWEENEY, RABBI JOSEPH POTASNIK & OTHERS AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH
—Mar 30 2017For Immediate Release March 30, 2017 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger [email protected] Jessica Kosmider [email protected] Ross Adair [email protected] INTERFAITH SERVICE TO ADDRESS THE RISING CLIMATE OF HATE IN AMERICA TO FEATURE REV. AL SHARPTON, NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO, FATHER BRIAN MCWEENEY, RABBI JOSEPH POTASNIK & OTHERS AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH On the 49th Anniversary of the Assassination […]
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STAND FOR ALL AMERICA January 14th
—Feb 16 2017STAND FOR ALL AMERICA JOINT STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE, UNITED WE DREAM AND SEIU In the coming months, Americans will face unprecedented challenges that will test our commitment to our nation’s democracy, to civil rights and to justice. President-elect Trump’s intentions have dangerous consequences for our […]
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LETTER TO REV. AL SHARPTON FROM BATON ROUGE RELIGIOUS LEADER REV. SHELTON CHARLES DIXON, SENIOR PASTOR OF GREATER MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, REGARDING THE POLICE SHOOTING OF ALTON STERLING
—Jul 06 2016LETTER TO REV. AL SHARPTON FROM BATON ROUGE RELIGIOUS LEADER REV. SHELTON CHARLES DIXON, SENIOR PASTOR OF GREATER MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, REGARDING THE POLICE SHOOTING OF ALTON STERLING Below is the content of a letter from Rev. Shelton Charles Dixon to NAN President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton, regarding the police shooting of […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON ARREST OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OFFICER IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF COREY JONES
—Jun 03 2016(NEW YORK, NY) – The following is a statement from Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network on the arrest of Palm Beach Gardens Officer Nouman Raja in connection with the death of Corey Jones: “When I preached at the funeral of Corey Jones, I made it clear that we will […]
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NAN STATEMENT ON EDWARD NERO DECISION IN FREDDIE GRAY’S DEATH
—May 23 2016(WASHINGTON, DC) – The following is a statement from Ebonie Riley, Washington DC Bureau Chief of the National Action Network: “We are disappointed in the decision of the court but unfortunately not surprised. As we have seen throughout the years, when officers opt for a trial by judge rather than by a jury, acquittal […]
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Rev. Sharpton Statement on Obama Administration’s Directive Supporting Transgender Rights
—May 13 2016For Immediate Release May 13, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 NAN FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S DIRECTIVE SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER RIGHTS (NEW YORK, NY) – The following is a statement from Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network on the Obama Administration’s directive supporting transgender rights: […]
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TOMORROW: SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON, CABINET SECRETARIES, MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, LEADING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISITS HEADLINE DAY ONE OF NAN 25th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION
—Apr 12 2016For Immediate Release April 12, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 TOMORROW: SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON, CABINET SECRETARIES, MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, LEADING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISITS HEADLINE DAY ONE OF NAN 25th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION Convention Will Highlight NAN’s 25-Years at the Forefront of Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Voter Protection, Education & Racial Equality […]
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STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE PASSING OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER RALPH ABERNATHY, III
—Mar 17 2016For Immediate Release March 17, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 For Immediate Release STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE PASSING OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER RALPH ABERNATHY, III Thursday, March 17, 2016 (New York, NY) – “I am saddened by the news of the passing of former Georgia State Senator Ralph David Abernathy III, the son […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Receive Prestigious Award from Family of Nelson Mandela
—Mar 17 2016For Immediate Release March 17, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 NAN FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT REV. AL SHARPTON TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM THE FAMILY OF NELSON MANDELA The “Mandela Legacy Hope, Success &Empowerment” award is presented through the Mandela Legacy Foundation as part of its 5thannual Black History Month Gala (NEW […]