Press Releases
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Rev. Sharpton to Testify at the Committee on the Judiciary Oversight Hearing on Policing Practices
—Sep 13 2019Thursday, September 12, 2019 (Washington, DC) — Civil rights leader and President of National Action Network Rev. Al Sharpton, will testify next Thursday, September 19 at the House Committee on the Judiciary Oversight Hearing on Policing Practices, led by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The hearing will address patterns and practices of unconstitutional […]
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Statement by Rev. Shapton: No more charges will be brought against any more officers involved in the Eric Garner case
—Aug 30 2019New York, NY (Friday, August 30, 2019) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network (NAN) released the following statement upon news that no more officers will be charged in the case of Eric Garner: “This is an affront to the citizens of the City and an insult to the family of Eric Garner. […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Receive Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Award as NAN Announces Annual Action & Authority Reception and Honorees
—Aug 29 2019WASHINGTON (August 28, 2019) — Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will play key roles at the upcoming Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Leadership Conference in September. On September 14th, Rev. Sharpton will receive the Foundation’s Harold Washington Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the African American experience at the […]
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Sunday in Newark: Rev. Sharpton, Mayor Ras Baraka, Pastor Steffie Bartley and NAN to Distribute Bottled Water to Residents
—Aug 22 2019WHAT National Action Network (NAN) leadership and local members will distribute water to the Newark community in the wake of reports regarding insufficient lead filtering in some homes. WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President, NAN Hon. Ras Baraka, Mayor, City of Newark Pastor Steffie Bartley, Northeast Regional Director, NAN WHEN Sunday, August 25, 2019 1:30 p.m. […]
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Statement From Rev. Sharpton Regarding NYPD Decision To Dock Sgt. Kizzy Adonis’s Vacation Days
—Aug 21 2019NEW YORK (August 21, 2019) — Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network (NAN), released the following statement today: “The decision by the NYPD to dock Sgt. Kizzy Adonis twenty vacation days is too little too late. In fact, the loss of vacation days is akin to no penalty at all. If the penalty […]
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Wed: NAN to Lead Faith Leaders, Community Activists & Elected Officials In a Rally to Support Newark’s Efforts to Address Water Filters & Distribution in the Wake of Lead Being Found in the Water
—Aug 20 2019NEW YORK (August 20, 2019) — National Action Network (NAN) will convene faith leaders, community activists, and social justice leaders on Wednesday to stand in solidarity with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and city officials as they work to address residents’ concerns about the city’s water filtration systems. Participants will lead a rally and press conference […]
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Today: Rev. Al Sharpton and family of Eric Garner to hold press conference following Police Commissioner’s announcement
—Aug 19 2019NEW YORK (August 19, 2019) — Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Eric Garner will hold a media availability at 1:30 p.m. following Police Commissioner James O’Neill’s scheduled announcement. WHEN August 19, 2019 – 1:30 p.m. WHERE National Action Network House of Justice 106 W 145th St. @ Malcolm X Blvd. New York, NY […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver keynote address at Young Leaders Conference 2019
—Aug 13 2019ATLANTA — Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address Wednesday at the All Access Gala at the 2019 Young Leaders Conference, an annual gathering of 5000 young people designed to impart knowledge and insights in the ministry, media and the marketplace. Sharpton joins the ranks of presidential candidates, elected officials, and prominent faith leaders […]
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Two of Eric Garner’s Children to Join Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network for the Saturday Action Rally & Broadcast
—Aug 02 2019Two of Eric Garner’s Children to Join Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network for the Saturday Action Rally & Broadcast & Harlem Community to Rally in Support Rev. Al Sharpton in the Wake of Attacks by President Donald Trump WHO Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network Emerald Snipes Garner and Eric Garner, […]
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Rev. Sharpton & Garner Family Await Verdict
—Aug 02 2019TODAY: REV. AL SHARPTON & TWO OF ERIC GARNER’S CHILDREN TO AWAIT VERDICT IN THE CASE AGAINST NYPD OFFICER DANIEL PANTALEO FROM THE “HOUSE OF JUSTICE” IN HARLEM Emerald and Eric Garner Jr. will join Rev. Sharpton for a media availability immediately following the verdict by the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials WHO Reverend Al Sharpton, President […]
