Press Releases
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SAT: In Recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, NAN, NAN Youth Huddle & Dozens of Partnering Anti-Violence Groups to Lead 2019 Peace In The Streets March
—May 31 2019WHAT In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, National Action Network (NAN) and the NAN Youth Huddle along with partners in the anti-gun violence community will lead an anti-violence march to call attention to the continued impacts of gun violence on Black and Brown communities across the United States. NAN leaders, youth activists, elected officials, […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy at funeral of Pamela Turner, who was killed by police in Texas this month
—May 22 2019WHAT Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader and founder of National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Pamela Turner, a Black woman shot and killed by a police officer on May 13 outside an apartment complex in Baytown, TX. Turner suffered from schizophrenia. WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder & President, […]
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Updated schedule: Beto O’Rourke to join packed field of presidential contenders at Rev. Al Sharpton’s NAN Convention
—Mar 25 2019Nearly a dozen presidential hopefuls to appear alongside black clergy, activists, and civil rights leaders as the convention explores the state of racial justice and climate of inequality in the U.S. April 3-6 NEW YORK — Rev. Al Sharpton announced today former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) will join the field of presidential candidates speaking at […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & NAN to gather national civil rights activists, stakeholders and 2020 Presidential Candidates for 28th annual National Convention
—Feb 28 2019Largest public civil rights conference in the nation will feature nearly a dozen 2020 presidential hopefuls, clergy members, civil rights activists, and stakeholders in the nation to examine the state of civil liberties and racial justice today MEDIA CREDENTIALS Media interested in registering to cover the NAN Annual Convention should click here to fill out […]
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Saturday: Rev. Al Sharpton to convene Public Advocate hopefuls for final Candidate Forum, Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson for Black History Month
—Feb 22 2019Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the continuing importance of honoring civil rights pioneers SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Action Rally and Broadcast Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson for Black History Month 12:00 p.m. Public Advocate Candidate Forum Hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN), moderated by Derek Perkinson and Katrina Jefferson Format: Candidates will make […]
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Friday: NAN to lead rally & protest in Manhattan following black face and noose designs from major fashion brands Burberry, Gucci, Moncler, Prada, and Katy Perry Collections
—Feb 22 2019NAN rally to start in front of the Gucci flagship store where activists will call on the community to hold fashion brands accountable for racist designs WHO: Derek Perkinson, NYC Field Director, NAN along with clergy, community leaders and racial justice activists WHEN: Friday, February 22, 2019 4 p.m. WHERE: 725 Fifth Avenue New York, […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton and U.S Senator Kamala D. Harris to meet for lunch Thursday at historic Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem
—Feb 20 2019Rev. Sharpton and Senator Harris will discuss criminal justice reform & other critical issues WHO: Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Democratic Candidate for United States President WHEN: Thursday, February 21, 2019 11:30 a.m. press arrival 11:50 a.m. Lunch ** Immediately following lunch […]
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Days before special election, Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN to convene public advocate hopefuls at HOJ for final candidate forum
—Feb 15 2019WHAT: Public Advocate Candidate Forum Hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN). Format: Candidates will make 1-minute introductions before answering a series of audience written questions which will be screened and selected by NAN staff. Following audience questions, candidates will be assigned to one opponent, of whom they will be able to ask one […]
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Rev. Sharpton to host Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Attorney General Letitia James, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, & City Council Speaker Corey Johnson for annual MLK day celebration in Harlem
—Jan 19 2019Prominent New York civil rights leaders and elected officials to headline annual forum as civil rights community coalesces around common agenda for 2020 presidential race WHAT Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) […]
