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UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO DELIVER THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S (NAN) 30THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Oct 22, 2021

 

 

UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO DELIVER THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S (NAN) 30THANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

(New York, NY) – On November 1st, 2021, United States Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address at Reverend Sharpton’s and NAN’s “Celebration Above All” event marking three decades of activism by National Action Network. The celebration will honor individuals that have dedicated their life and work to upholding the fight for civil rights and social justice and the mission of NAN and attendees will celebrate Reverend Al Sharpton’s 67th birthday.

Reverend Sharpton and Vice President Harris have worked closely on multiple initiatives important to the Biden Administration like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Voting Rights Act, and legislation that aims for equality for Americans.

NAN 30th Anniversary Award Honorees:

Hazel N. Dukes, President of NAACP, New York State Conference

Lorne Michaels, Creator and Executive Producer of “Saturday Night Live”

Marva Smalls, ViacomCBS Executive Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Public Affairs, Kids and Family Entertainment Brands

Special Entertainment Guest:

Jon Batiste

When:

Monday, November 1st, 2021

Doors open at 6:00PM

Program starts at 7:30PM

Where:

Carnegie Hall

7th Ave and 57th Street

New York, NY

**Media interested in registering to cover the NAN 30th Anniversary should click here to fill out the credential request form and contact [email protected] with any questions. Please note registration does not guarantee approval.**

 

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About National Action Network

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, ethnicity, citizenship, criminal record, economic status, gender, gender expression, or sexuality. For more information, visit www.nationalactionnetwork.net;