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Rev. Al Sharpton Speaks at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
—Sep 03 2018Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin during the funeral for the “Queen of Soul” on August 31, including honoring her for the work she did to forward the civil rights movement. Watch the footage below: News Coverage: USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2018/08/31/aretha-franklin-funeral-live-friends-family-dignitaries-mourn/1155164002/ News One Al Sharpton Reads Obama's Eulogy To Aretha […]
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PONAN Statement on Police Policy to Give Awards for Civilians Who Assist with Arrests
—Aug 23 2018STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE SERGEANT BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION’S RECENT DECISION TO OFFER $500 TO CIVILIANS WHO HELP COPS WRESTLE SUSPECTS RESISTING ARREST NEW YORK (August 23, 2018) — Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader and President of National Action Network (NAN) released the following statement on the Sergeant Benevolent Association’s (SBA) decision to offer […]
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Civil Rights Leaders Call for Full Examination of Kavanaugh’s Record and Request Meeting with Senate Leadership
—Aug 17 2018(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Six prominent African-American civil rights leaders sent a letter today to Senate leaders to express their concern that the Senate is not meeting its responsibility to fully and impartially evaluate the fitness of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles […]
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PONAN Statement on Passing of Dear Friend Aretha Franklin
—Aug 16 2018REV. AL SHARPTON TO HOLD MEDIA AVAILABILITY ON THE PASSING OF HIS DEAR FRIEND ARETHA FRANKLIN AT 6TH AVE. AND 49TH ST. AT 11:45 A.M. WHAT: Media availability with the Rev. Al Sharpton following this morning’s passing of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul WHERE: Corner of 6th Avenue and 49th St. New York, NY WHEN: 11:45 a.m. […]
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PONAN Makes Statement Regarding The Arrest Of Michael Drejka, Man Accused In Death Of Unarmed Markeis Mcglockton
—Aug 14 2018STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON REGARDING THE ARREST OF MICHAEL DREJKA, MAN ACCUSED IN DEATH OF UNARMED MARKEIS MCGLOCKTON NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader and President of National Action Network (NAN), released the following statement following the news that the Florida State Attorney’s Office will file charges in the state’s […]
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NAN’s “Overnight Occupy” Protests Violence in Communities of Color
—Aug 09 2018NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO LEAD CITYWIDE “OVERNIGHT OCCUPY” EFFORT TO BRING AWARENESS TO SENSELESS VIOLENCE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR National Action Network leaders will sleep in the streets overnight to raise awareness about rising violence throughout the Five Boroughs WHO: Minister Kirsten John Foy, NE Regional Director, NAN Rev. Kevin McCall, National Crisis Director, […]
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Markeis McGlocton Activists to Address FL’s Stand Your Ground Law
—Aug 09 2018Attorney Ben Crump, The Family of Markeis McGlocton, The Tallahassee Chapter of the National Action Network, and local faith leaders to address Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law Local pastors and faith leaders are concerned Florida’s “Stand Your Ground Law” has negatively and disproportionately impacted poor and minority communities. Attorney Ben Crump, The […]