COVID-19 Updates
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Saturday: CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass to Join Rev. Sharpton on Politics Nation
—Mar 27 2020(New York, NY) — On Saturday, March 28th, CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass will join Rev. Sharpton on Politics Nation. They will discuss the coronavirus, and the projected impact of the stimulus bill on black communities. Be sure to tune in. When Saturday, March 28th 5 p.m. EST Who CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass Reverend Al Sharpton
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Rev. Sharpton & NAN, in Partnership with World Central Kitchen, Turn NAN Sites into Community Kitchens to Deliver Thousands of Meals
—Mar 26 2020New York, NY (March 25, 2020) – In the wake of the unprecedented emergency impacting the country due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) partnered with World Central Kitchen to deliver thousands of hot and cold meals daily to those in need at NAN’s Harlem headquarters “The House of Justice” […]
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NAN Philadelphia Postpones Its Annual Legacy Awards & Scholarship Gala In Response to COVID-19
—Mar 24 2020The 2020 NAN Philadelphia Chapter Legacy Gala has been postponed. The event was originally scheduled to be held on March 27, 2020 at the Victorian. The new date for the event is June 27, 2020, at the same time and location. ALL tickets purchased will be honored. The Keepsake Journal is printed and we request […]
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NAN Sacramento Chapter Partners with Lyft and Sacramento Food Bank to Help Deliver Resources during COVID-19
—Mar 24 2020The NAN Sacramento California is currently partnering with Lyft to provide $5000 worth of $25 free ride credits and with Sacramento Food Bank Partnership to provide free groceries for those in need. Lyft Partnership To get free Lyft ride credits, text “needalyft” to 71441. You will receive a code to initiate the offer. This code […]
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REGISTER HERE: NAN’s First Monthly Virtual Town Hall on Coping with COVID-19 & Protecting Our Communities
—Mar 23 2020Register Now (New York, NY) — In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Reverend Al Sharpton, with National Action Network will begin to host monthly virtual town halls. This format will allow us to continue to organize remotely, as it is vital to our organization to continue to lead and listen to our community. Our […]
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Rev. Sharpton Speaks on MSNBC on Call with Trump Advocating for Homeless and Incarcerated Peoples
—Mar 22 2020Rev. Sharpton spoke today with David Gura on MSNBC on speaking with President Trump about the need to consider those who are incarnated and homeless in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Sharpton speaks to the need for these communities to be tested, and how they — unlike people with homes and civil liberties — are […]
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Rev. Sharpton Addresses Call with President Trump, Advocated for Homeless and Incarcerated during COVID-19
—Mar 21 2020(New York, NY) — On March 21st, 2020, Reverend Al Sharpton called the White house hoping to speak to the President about giving aid to homeless and incarcerated peoples. Read the transcript or watch Rev. Sharpton discusses their discussion below. “This morning I called the White House and the leaders of Congress about making sure […]
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NAN Partners with World Central Kitchen to Provide Food for Those in Need of Support
—Mar 20 2020Monday through Saturday, 12pm – 4pm, 500 Hot and Cold Meals will be Served at NAN’s House of Justice New York, NY (March 20, 2020) – In the wake of the unprecedented emergency impacting the country due to coronavirus (COVID-19), Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) are partnering with World Central Kitchen […]
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NAN Syracuse Chapter Begins Holding Teleconference Meetings in Response to COVID-19
—Mar 20 2020Due to Coronavirus precautions the NAN Syracuse Chapter will stop holding in-person meetings, including the one scheduled for March 21st, until further notice. Instead weekly meetings will be held by conference call. To join the conference call this week, call (712) 432-6135 and use Conference ID: 659619. Use a land line if possible to avoid […]
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NAN Convention Postponed in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
—Mar 19 2020Due to growing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our National Convention this year. An announcement will be sent out when the new date is set, and all current registrations will be honored and transferred to the new date. The weekly Saturday action rally will go on as […]