REV. SHARPTON TO LEAD MEMORIAL AND RALLY FOR LOS ANGELES FIRE VICTIMS WITH ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP IN PASADENA THIS THURSDAY

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Jan 31, 2025

Black Communities in Southern California Among Worst Impacted by Deadly Blazes

NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2025) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will lead a memorial service and rally for victims of the devastating wildfires throughout greater Los Angeles, in an appearance with Attorney Ben Crump, who represents relatives of several Southern Californians killed in the blazes.

“The wildfires scourging Los Angeles these last few weeks have been a devastating humanitarian and natural disaster,” said Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN). “People have lost their homes, their memories, and ultimately their lives to this devastation, while some have sought to use this horrific event to score political points. This Thursday, I will join with Attorney Crump to bring the community together to mourn those we have lost and galvanize them to recover, restore, and rebuild.”

At least 29 people have died just from the Eaton, Pasadena and Palisades fires which began on Jan. 7 and has since destroyed more than 6,000 homes as it raged across tens of thousands of acres.

The Palisades blaze was one of several that have devastated the greater Los Angeles area, including the Eaton Fire that broke out the same day. The 14,000-acre Eaton Fire devastated the predominantly Black area of Altadena — disrupting an aging community that has since lost a significant amount of its generational wealth. A UCLA data brief this week found 48% of Black households lost their homes in the last three weeks, compared with 37% of non-Black households.

WHO:

Family members of deceased victims Evelyn McClendon, Erliene Kelley, Rodney Nickerson & all others who lost their lives in the Eaton/Altadena and Palisades fires

Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of NAN

Attorney Ben Crump

Pastor Larry E. Campbell

WHEN

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Doors open at 11 a.m. PST

Service from 12 p.m. PST

WHERE

First AME Church

1700 N. Raymond Ave

Pasadena CA 91103

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.

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