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REV. AL SHARPTON AND MARC MORIAL DEMAND EXPLANATION ON CNN DECISION TO FIRE DON LEMON
—Apr 26 2023Civil rights leaders note Lemon gave voice to civil rights community, told stories others wouldn’t New York, NY (April 26, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), and Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League (NUL), issued the following statement on CNN’s decision to fire […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON MOURNS THE PASSING OF SINGER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST HARRY BELAFONTE
—Apr 25 2023New York, NY (April 25, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today issued the following statement on the passing of Harry Belafonte, who was 96. The Harlem-born singer used his platform to fight for social justice at the height of the civil rights movement and became a leader […]
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REVEREND AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF KIM POTTER FROM PRISON IN MURDER OF DAUNTE WRIGHT AFTER SERVING JUST 16 MONTHS
—Apr 24 2023New York, NY (April 24, 2023) – Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), released a statement today in response to the release of Kim Potter after serving just 16 months for the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright: “I am appalled at the release of Kim Potter from prison after serving […]
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AS HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REV. AL SHARPTON BRINGS TOGETHER LEGENDS ERIC B, MAINO & DRES FOR PANEL HOSTED BY AL B. SURE! AND HIP-HOP MUSEUM CHAIR RUBEN DIAZ JR.
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SATURDAY: Two of the Exonerated Five to appear at NAN’s House of Justice to Detail the Moment They Saw Donald Trump Get Arraigned
—Apr 07 2023Nearly 35 years after Trump called for their execution, Wise and Salaam to reflect on irony of him being charged in the same courthouse New York, NY – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Corey Wise and Dr. Yusef Salaam to NAN’s House of Justice Saturday to […]
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH LEADER OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND, NATION’S LARGEST ADVOCACY GROUP FOR REPRODUCTIVE CARE, ON NEW CHALLENGES TO WOMEN’S HEALTH ACCESS
—Apr 05 2023Conversation comes nearly a year since news broke of Supreme Court plan to overturn longstanding protections under Roe v. Wade New York, NY (April 5, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will host a plenary discussion with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund […]
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KERRY WASHINGTON & REV. AL SHARPTON TO KICK OFF NAN ANNUAL CONVENTION NEXT WEEK BY STRESSING THE NEED TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS
—Apr 04 2023Discussion with Emmy Award-winning actress and activist comes amid persistent threats access at the ballot box for Black and Brown Americans New York, NY (Tuesday, April 4, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will sit down with actor, producer, and activist Kerry Washington for a fireside chat […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF PENDING TRUMP INDICTMENT
—Mar 30 2023New York, NY (March 30, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on news reports that former President Donald Trump will be indicted in Manhattan over his alleged role in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. “It’s not lost on those of us who […]
