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Rev. Sharpton Criticizes Trump’s Response to Peaceful Protesters
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — In his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd, Reverend Sharpton took aim at the President, noting that Trump had said almost nothing about the death of Floyd, and used his platform only to condemn the public reaction. Rev. Sharpton criticizes Trump’s use St. John’s Episcopal Church as a “prop” and calls […]
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Rev. Sharpton Recognizes Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Police Brutality at George Floyd Funeral
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — During his eulogy at the final celebration of George Floyd’s life, Reverend Sharpton spoke about committing to the fight for justice for Floyd’s family. Speaking from experience, he talked about the endurance needed to “stay after the last TV truck has gone”. Sharpton also spoke to the living history of the “I […]
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Rev. Sharpton Delivers Eulogy at Final Celebration of George Floyd’s Life
—Jun 09 2020(Houston, TX) — Hundreds of members and friends of the Floyd family gathered in The Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston to pay their respects to George Floyd. His death, captured on video footage, has sent shockwaves around the world, and galvanized a new civil-rights protest movement. Today however, the attendees of his services […]
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Reverend Sharpton Breaks Down Calls for Defunding the Police
—Jun 08 2020(New York, NY) — On Monday, Reverend Sharpton discussed on Morning Joe the uptick in protestors and activists calling for the “defunding” or “abolishing” of the police. Rev. Sharpton speaks to the need to interpret phrase: “They are really talking about adjusting and recommitting the funding towards things like community policing.” Rev. Sharpton explains how […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Speak at the Celebration Service for Mr. George Floyd
—Jun 07 2020Rev. Sharpton will be joined by Dr. Remus E. Wright, Pastor Mia K. Wright, Attorney Benjamin Crump & Others (New York, NY) — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton will speak at the final celebration service for Mr. George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise in in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, June 9th. Rev. Sharpton […]
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NAN’s Youth Director Organizes Rally for HBCUs for Black Lives in Atlanta
—Jun 07 2020(Atlanta, GA) — On Saturday, hundreds rallied at a march hosted by NAN’s Youth Director Mary-Pat Hector. The march was organized to support and amplify the voices of HBCU students, as they marched for Black Lives. The rally was also attended by hundreds by notable musical artists TI, Ludacris, and Lil Baby. The protestors rallied […]
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Reverend Al Sharpton Holds Eight Minutes and 46 Seconds of Silence on Politics Nation
—Jun 07 2020(New York, NY) — This evening on Politics Nation, Reverend Sharpton called for 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silent broadcasting — a call that echoed the 8 minutes of silence he facilitated while delivering the eulogy at George Floyd’s memorial. During the silence, images of protests the protest movement that has risen up since […]
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NAN Continues Meal Distribution, Over Half a Million Meals Delivered
—Jun 06 2020(New York, NY) — NAN continues to distribute meals across the country and from their headquarters at the House of Justice in Harlem for those inconvenienced because of the coronavirus shut down. Today marks the 60th day of meal distribution at NAN, with over half a million meals already served. At the Harlem location today, […]