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Saturday at NAN: A$AP Rocky’s Mother Renee Black to Speak for the First Time Since Rapper’s Detention
—Jul 12 2019NEW YORK (July 12, 2019) — Rapper A$AP Rocky’s mother Renee Black will speak at the National Action Network (NAN) Weekly Action Rally tomorrow, marking her first public appearance since her son’s inhumane detention in a Swedish jail earlier this month. WHAT NAN Weekly Action Rally WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President, NAN Renee […]
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton following reports of inhumane conditions in rapper ASAP Rocky’s Swedish jail cell
—Jul 11 2019NEW YORK — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton today reacted to reports about the treatment of rapper ASAP Rocky, who is currently being held in a Swedish jail pending a decision from Swedish prosecutors to press charges over the physical altercation that led to his arrest. Rev. Sharpton met with ASAP’s mother, Renee Black, […]
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NAN and Mothers Of The Movement to commemorate 5th Anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the hands of NYPD Officers
—Jul 11 2019NEW YORK (July 10, 2019) — In their continued efforts to shed light on police misconduct, Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network (NAN), and the Mothers of the Movement will convene services to celebrate the life of Eric Garner, who was choked to death five years ago by New York City police officers in Staten […]
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Essence Announces 2020 Presidential Candidates Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke and Elizabeth Warren to Speak at the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival in New Orleans
—Jul 01 2019Candidates Set to Engage the Largest Cultural, Entertainment & Empowerment Festival and Largest Annual Gathering of Black Women in the Nation. Speeches will be aired on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton. Event takes place July 6-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. July 1, 2019 (New York, NY) – Today […]
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Saturday: Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network (NAN) To Host Potential Queens D.A.-Elect Tiffany Caban at NAN’s Weekly Saturday Action Rally & Live Broadcast
—Jun 29 2019WHAT: Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will host potential Queens District Attorney-elect Tiffany Caban at NAN’s weekly Saturday Action Rally. WHO: Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN Tiffany Caban, Queens District Attorney Candidate Ashley Sharpton, Founder, NAN Youth Huddle Derek Perkinson, NYC Field Director, NAN WHEN: Saturday, June 29 9:00 a.m. […]
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on Gerrymandering
—Jun 27 2019NEW YORK (June 27, 2019) — It is a sad day for democracy in the United States. The Supreme Court abdicated its duty to preserve free and fair elections with its negligent decision to not strike down partisan gerrymandering but instead asking states to draw maps without judicial review. The highest court in the land, […]
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NAN Sacremento meets with California Governor and rejects Charter School Bill
—Jun 21 2019NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK AND URBAN LEAGUE ENCOURAGE GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S ADMINISTRATION TO OPPOSE THREAT TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS Civil Rights Organizations Support School Choice, Oppose AB 1505 SACRAMENTO (June 19, 2019)–Leaders of two prominent civil rights organizations and African American grandparents are meeting with Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration today to express their concerns about legislation […]
