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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON ARREST OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OFFICER IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF COREY JONES

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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 […]

NAN STATEMENT ON EDWARD NERO DECISION IN FREDDIE GRAY’S DEATH

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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 […]

Rev. Sharpton Statement on Obama Administration’s Directive Supporting Transgender Rights

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May 13 2016

For 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: […]

TOMORROW: SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON, CABINET SECRETARIES, MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, LEADING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGISITS HEADLINE DAY ONE OF NAN 25th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION

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Apr 12 2016

For 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 […]

STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE PASSING OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER RALPH ABERNATHY, III

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Mar 17 2016

For 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 […]

Rev. Sharpton to Receive Prestigious Award from Family of Nelson Mandela

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Mar 17 2016

For 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 […]

TOMORROW: REV. AL SHARPTON, FAMILIES OF RAMARLEY GRAHAM AND ERIC GARNER, AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONTINUE CALLS FOR JUSTICE

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Mar 11 2016

For Immediate Release March 11, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 TOMORROW: REV. AL SHARPTON, FAMILIES OF RAMARLEY GRAHAM AND ERIC GARNER, AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONTINUE CALLS FOR JUSTICE At weekly rally and radio broadcast, Rev. Al Sharpton, the National Action Network, and the families of Ramarley Graham and Eric Garner […]

REV. AL SHARPTON: “NO LOGIC IN LAW OR REASON WHY THE US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WOULD NOT PROCEED WITH A GRAND JURY” IN RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE

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Mar 08 2016

For Immediate Release March 8, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 REV. AL SHARPTON: “NO LOGIC IN LAW OR REASON WHY THE US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WOULD NOT PROCEED WITH A GRAND JURY” IN RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE Rev. Sharpton echoes Graham family’s call for the immediate termination of NYPD officers involved (NEW YORK, NY) – […]

U.S. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HILLARY CLINTON & SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS ALONG WITH LEADING CABINET MEMBERS TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION APRIL 13-16

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Mar 04 2016

For Immediate Release March 4, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 U.S. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HILLARY CLINTON & SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS ALONG WITH LEADING CABINET MEMBERS TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION APRIL 13-16 Convention Will Highlight NAN’s 25-Years at the Forefront of Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Voter Protection, Education & […]

Statement From Rev. Al Sharpton On The Decline In Oscar Ratings

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Feb 29 2016

For Immediate Release February 29, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE DECLINE IN OSCAR RATINGS (NEW YORK, NY) ― “The early reports of a decline in the Oscar viewership is heartening to those of us that campaigned around asking citizens to tune out. This is a significant […]

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