Press Releases
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REV. AL SHARPTON BLASTS TRUMP OVER LACK OF BLACK CABINET-LEVEL NOMINATIONS
—Nov 19 2024Calls Out President-Elect’s Courting of Black Vote, Problematic Candidates to Lead Government New York, NY (November 19, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s failure so far to appoint a single Black person to a cabinet or high-level administration position. “In the […]
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January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr Federal Holiday Rally – Washington D.C.
—Nov 19 2024On Martin Luther King Day 2025, as Donald Trump is sworn in, we won’t stand still. We will rise up, honor, and defend Dr. King’s dream by marching for justice, equality, and change. Join us on January 20, 2025 at the Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C. to take a stand. Let’s continue to turn […]
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TOMORROW: REV. AL SHARPTON TO HOLD FIRST SATURDAY ACTION RALLY AT NAN HOUSE OF JUSTICE SINCE DONALD TRUMP’S RE-ELECTION
—Nov 08 2024Civil rights leader has vowed to “keep going and stand for justice, peace and dignity” in wake of former president’s re-election New York, NY (November 8, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), tomorrow will hold the first Saturday Action Rally at the NAN House of Justice since the […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON ISSUES WARNING THAT DEMOCRACY IN UNITED STATES UNDER SEIGE AS DONALD TRUMP SET TO RECLAIM PRESIDENCY
—Nov 06 2024New York, NY (November 6, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today delivered a call to action for Americans to stand against the destructive policies Donald Trump will likely impose as he is set to return to return to the White House. “We already know what Donald Trump’s […]
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TONIGHT: REV. AL SHARPTON TO ADDRESS MEDIA FOR FIRST TIME IN NYC SINCE DONALD TRUMP’S RE-ELECTION
—Nov 06 2024Civil Rights Leader to Appear at Interfaith Service: Vigil for the Healing of the World at St. John the Divine New York, NY (November 6, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will address media in New York City for the first time since Donald Trump’s re-election tonight […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON URGES SAFETY FOR ELECTION WORKERS, PATIENCE AS POLLS CLOSE IN PIVOTAL 2024 ELECTION
—Nov 05 2024Civil Rights Leader Reflects on Impactful Cycle that Saw a Black Woman Lead a Major Ticket for President of the United States for the First Time Ever New York, NY (November 5, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today urged for election workers to be protected […]
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IN FINAL PUSH ON EVE OF DECISIVE 2024 ELECTION, REV. AL SHARPTON AND NAN TO MOBILIZE VOTERS IN NORTH CAROLINA
—Nov 05 2024Activation in the State Reflects Pushback to Explosive, Divisive Remarks from Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson New York, NY (November 3, 2024) – In the final day before the historic 2024 election, Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) will engage Black voters in North Carolina to head to the polls this Tuesday, capping […]
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DODGERS CO-OWNER EARVIN ‘MAGIC’ JOHNSON, LA MAYOR KAREN BASS, REP. BARBARA LEE, AND SAMUEL L. AND LATANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON ADDED TO STAR-STUDDED LINE UP HONORING 70TH BIRTHDAY OF REV. AL SHARPTON IN LOS ANGELES TONIGHT
—Oct 31 2024Event to Recognize Careers of Smokey Robinson and Ken Sunshine; Also Serve as Fundraiser for NAN’s Ongoing, Non-Partisan Get Out the Vote Efforts Ahead of Crucial 2024 Elections Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will be celebrated at a star-studded 70th birthday party […]
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IN LAST WEEK BEFORE NATION-DEFINING ELECTION, REV. AL SHARPTON TO MAKE FINAL PUSH TO ACTIVATE BLACK VOTERS IN ARIZONA, NEVADA
—Oct 28 2024West Coast Trip to Conclude with 70th Birthday Celebration for Rev. Sharpton, Which Will Support NAN’s Non-Partisan Get Out the Vote Campaign NEW YORK, NY (October 28, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will make a final call to Black voters to turn out to polls by Election Day, […]
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THURDSAY: AFTER EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VP HARRIS, REV. SHARPTON HEADS TO MICHIGAN WITH CENTRAL PARK 5 TO URGE BLACK VOTERS TO TURN OUT ON NOV. 5
—Oct 22 2024Trip to Battleground State to Focus on Where Candidates Stand on Key Issues, Stakes of 2024 Election in Less Than Two Weeks NEW YORK, NY (October 22, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will travel to Michigan this Thursday as part of the organization’s ongoing, non-partisan Get Out […]