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NAN 2024 TRIUMPH AWARDS TO CELEBRATE REV. AL SHARPTON’S 70th BIRTHDAY, HONOR GLADYS KNIGHT, ROBERT DE NIRO, WYNTON MARSALIS AND CAROLYN “COOKIE” MASON LUMINARIES
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New York, NY (September 23, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) today announced this year’s Triumph Awards recipients will include ten-time Grammy Award winning musician Gladys Knight, two-time Oscar Award winning actor Robert De Niro, nine-time Grammy Award winning musician Wynton Marsalis. This signature event will simultaneously serve as a 70th birthday celebration for Rev. Sharpton and his legacy in fighting for direct action and social justice.
“The Triumph Awards recognize those cultural icons who use their platform to drive social change in their respective fields,” said Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of NAN. “Just a few short weeks ahead of what very well may be the most consequential elections in modern American history, the National Action Network will highlight individuals including Gladys Knight, Robert De Niro, Wynton Marsalis and Cookie Mason, who have never wavered in their commitment to freedom and justice for all Americans irrespective of who they are or what they look like. I could think of few better friends and leaders to celebrate my 70th birthday with than these luminaries.”
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The Triumph Awards celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to social, racial and economic justice. In the backdrop of pressing civil rights concerns and an election that will determine the fate of our democracy, this year’s ceremony takes on an even more critical role as the nation grapples with violent hate crimes against Black, Brown, Jewish, and AAPI Americans; legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights; and attacks against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and other equity initiatives.
Rev. Sharpton and NAN’s 2024 honorees are being recognized for their steadfast efforts in standing up for civil rights. The 2024 honorees include:
Grammy Award-winning musician Gladys Knight
Actor, Producer, Director Robert De Niro
Grammy Award-winning musician Wynton Marsalis
Advocate and philanthropist Carolyn “Cookie” Mason
These honorees join a roster of historic leaders, entertainers, and advocates who have fought for a more just, equitable society: Vice President Kamala Harris, Tyler Perry, Angela Basset, Quest Love, Leslie Odom Jr., Queen Latifah and Spike Lee.
WHAT:
2024 National Action Network Triumph Awards
WHEN:
Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM
WHERE:
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Frederick P. Rose Hall
10 Columbus Circle,
New York, NY 10023
About National Action Network (NAN)
National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency, and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender.
For more information go to www.nationalactionnetwork.net
(http://www.nationalactionnetwork.net/).
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