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Rev. Sharpton Talks History & Significance of Juneteeth on ‘Deadline: White House’
—Jun 20 2020(Tulsa, OK) — Before keynoting the Tulsa Juneteenth Rally, Rev. Sharpton speaks to Nicole Wallace on Deadline White House. They discuss the history of Juneteenth, how the holiday has taken on new significance since the new wave of racial justice protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and the hypocrisy of the […]
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Watch Rev. Sharpton Keynote JusticeCon, a Virtual Social Justice Summit Held on Juneteenth
—Jun 20 2020(New York, NY) — Reverend Sharpton Keynotes JusticeCon, a virtual social justice conference held on Juneteenth, connected activists, faith leaders and politicians to explore social change through community, conversation, and courageous action. Along with Rev. Sharpton, speakers included former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kamala Harris. In his keynote, Rev. Sharpton […]
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Watch Rev. Sharpton Keynote Essence’s Virtual Men’s Summit
—Jun 18 2020(New York, NY) — On Thursday, June 18th, ESSENCE is presenting it’s first-ever Men’s Summit. The program will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST, and will feature a series of vulnerable conversations and engaging dialogue with some of today’s most distinguished gentlemen. The summit will speak directly to the complex experiences of Black […]
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For Rev. Sharpton, NFL Apologies are Meaningless Until Colin Kaepernick is Rehired
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — While delivering the eulogy at George Floyd’s funeral service, Reverend Sharpton criticized NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s apology to players regarding their right to peacefully protest. Sharpton said rather than apologize, Goodell should rehire Colin Kaepernick, who is credited with beginning the movement of taking a knee during the national anthem. Watch Rev. […]
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Rev. Sharpton Criticizes Trump’s Response to Peaceful Protesters
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — In his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd, Reverend Sharpton took aim at the President, noting that Trump had said almost nothing about the death of Floyd, and used his platform only to condemn the public reaction. Rev. Sharpton criticizes Trump’s use St. John’s Episcopal Church as a “prop” and calls […]
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Rev. Sharpton Recognizes Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Police Brutality at George Floyd Funeral
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — During his eulogy at the final celebration of George Floyd’s life, Reverend Sharpton spoke about committing to the fight for justice for Floyd’s family. Speaking from experience, he talked about the endurance needed to “stay after the last TV truck has gone”. Sharpton also spoke to the living history of the “I […]
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Rev. Sharpton Delivers Eulogy at Final Celebration of George Floyd’s Life
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — Hundreds of members and friends of the Floyd family gathered in The Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston to pay their respects to George Floyd. His death, captured on video footage, has sent shockwaves around the world, and galvanized a new civil-rights protest movement. Today however, the attendees of his services […]
