Press Releases
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ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE FLOYD’S MURDER, CIVIL RIGHTS COALITION PUTS A SPOTLIGHT ON THE STATE OF CORPORATE DEI PLEDGES
—May 25 2023National Action Network, National Urban League, National Association of Investment Companies, and National Association of Securities Professionals to Lead New Report on Investment in Black Communities New York, NY (Thursday, May 25, 2023) – In recognition of the multibillion-dollar pledges Corporate America made after the 2020 murder of George Floyd, a coalition of civil […]
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FRIDAY: REV. AL SHARPTON TO DELIVER EULOGY FOR JORDAN NEELY IN HARLEM AS NYC CONTINUES TO GRAPPLE WITH HIS KILLING ON SUBWAY
—May 19 2023Will Condemn Vigilantism after Passenger Put Him in Chokehold During Mental Health Episode, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Green to Preside Over Funeral and Affirm Call for Justice New York, NY (Wednesday, May 17, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the eulogy for Jordan Neely, at the request […]
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FRIDAY: REV. AL SHARPTON TO DELIVER EULOGY FOR JORDAN NEELY IN HARLEM AS NYC CONTINUES TO GRAPPLE WITH HIS KILLING ON SUBWAY
—May 17 2023Will Condemn Vigilantism after Passenger Put Him in Chokehold During Mental Health Episode, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Green to Preside Over Funeral and Affirm Call for Justice New York, NY (Wednesday, May 17, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the eulogy for Jordan Neely, at the request […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON CALLS FOR CONTINUED ACTION AGAINST RISE OF VIOLENT HATE ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BUFFALO SHOOTING
—May 12 2023WILL address progress and challenges in combating racially motivated extremism during Buffalo church services this Sunday Buffalo, NY – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today reflected on the first anniversary of the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store that left 10 Black people dead. Rev. Sharpton’s statement […]
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TODAY: NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK TO ADDRESS THE KILLING OF JORDAN NEELY AT THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE
—May 06 2023Will Call for Investigation into Two Other Passengers Involved, Question Police Response Immediately After Horrific Killing New York, NY (Friday, May 5, 2023) – The National Action Network (NAN) will address the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely during tomorrow’s Saturday Action Rally at the House of Justice in Harlem. NAN will call for the Manhattan […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR JORDAN NEELY AFTER HE WAS STRANGLED BY SUBWAY PASSENGER DURING MENTAL HEALTH EPISODE
—May 03 2023Calls on Authorities to Explore Manslaughter or Murder Charges for Killing of Homeless Man New York, NY (May 3, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN), today responded to the killing of Jordan Neely as the reportedly homeless man experienced a mental health episode on the subway. Disturbing […]
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TOMORROW: REV. SHARPTON, NAN TO WELCOME SPIKE LEE, FORMER NY GOV. PATERSON TO HOUSE OF JUSTICE TO REFLECT ON HARRY BELAFONTE’S IMPACT ON ADVANCING EQUALITY
—Apr 28 2023Commemorating the life and legacy of Harlem-born civil rights icon who used his voice as a vessel for change New York, NY (Friday, April 28, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee and former New York Governor David Paterson to the House […]
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK PUTS MCDONALD’S CORPORATION ON NOTICE OVER RACIAL DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES
—Apr 27 2023New York, NY (April 27, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today sent a letter to McDonald’s Corporation CEO Chris Kempczinski to finally address the multiple accusations of racial discrimination by the company. Coming out of the 2023 NAN Annual Convention held in New York City, Rev. Sharpton […]
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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 […]