Press Releases
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Rev. Sharpton to publish book “RISE UP”, an Examination of the American Soul and a Call to Action
—Jan 20 2020Toronto, ON and New York, NY, January 20, 2020 — Hanover Square Press announced today plans to publish RISE UP: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads, by political and civil rights leader, founder of the National Action Network (NAN), and television and radio talk show host, Reverend Al Sharpton on September 15, 2020. Peter Joseph, […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & NAN to Host Martin Luther King Day Events in Washington, New York, New Jersey, & Across the Country
—Jan 09 2020Featuring former President Bill Clinton, prominent civil rights leaders, and elected officials, events will reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and seek to build bridges in wake of national rise in hate crimes Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will welcome prominent elected officials and civil rights leaders at events all over the country […]
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Mon: Black Religious & Civil Rights Leaders to Hold a Press Conference with Jewish Allies at NAN to Denounce Anti-Semitism in the Wake of Five Hasidic Jews Stabbed at New York Hanukkah Celebration
—Dec 29 2019WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network (NAN); Donna Lieberman, Executive Director, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYLU); Hazel N. Dukes, President of NAACP New York State Conference; Rabbi Marc Schneier; other civil rights and religious leaders and elected officials. WHEN Monday, December 30, 2019 – 11:00 a.m. WHERE NAN House of Justice […]
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Fri: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., to Join Rev. Sharpton At NAN’s “House of Justice”— as he Signs his Latest Book “Keeping Hope Alive: Sermons And Speeches Of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.”
—Dec 26 2019WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN and Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. who will share his new book, Keeping Hope Alive: Sermons and Speeches of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. with Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Other community leaders, elected officials and prominent New Yorkers will be present. WHEN Friday, December 27, 2019 – 11:00 […]
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Rev. Sharpton, NAN, & Community Leaders to Spread Holiday Cheer at Annual Feeding of the Hungry & Toy Giveaway in Harlem
—Dec 23 2019HARLEM, N.Y. — Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network and Community leaders will commemorate Christmas by feeding the community and distributing toys to families at their annual celebration. WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN; Community leaders & activists; Elected officials including, but not limited to, NYS Assemblymembers Richard Gottfried, Inez Dickens & Al […]
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Statement from NAN NE Regional Director Regarding Comments About Jersey City Shootings
—Dec 20 2019Statement from Pastor Steffie Bartley, the Northeast Regional Director of National Action Network (NAN), Regarding Comments Made About the Jersey City Shootings NEWARK, N.J. — Pastor Steffie Bartley, Northeast Regional Director for National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement this evening. “In light of published reports that a representative of NAN came […]
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WED: Rev. Sharpton to Urge Black Religious Leaders to Mobilize Congregants Around 2020 Election At Conference Of National Black Clergy in Atlanta
—Dec 10 2019Led by Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Attendees Include Attorney Ben Crump, Judge Glena Hatchett, Rev. Dr. LaKeesha Walrond and more ATLANTA (December 11, 2019) – Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of civil rights organization National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the keynote at the Conference of National Black Clergy’s (CNBC) Leadership Recognition Dinner […]
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Rev. Sharpton Convenes Members of Congress, Activists, & Community Leaders for Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
—Nov 26 2019Hundreds Gather for Free Community Meal WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN Gwen Carr and the family of Eric Garner Korey Wise, The Exonerated Five Congressmember Adriano Espaillat Assemblyman Dan Quart Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens Assemblyman Richard Gottfried Assemblyman Al Taylor Assemblyman Michael Blake Assemblywoman Karines Reyes NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Councilmember […]
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THURSDAY: Rev. Sharpton, NAN to Host Five Presidential Candidates at Southeast Regional Conference at Historic Paschal’s Restaurant in Atlanta
—Nov 19 2019ATLANTA — On the heels of Wednesday’s night’s Democratic debate, Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will host five presidential candidates to speak at NAN’s Southeast Regional Conference Thursday. Appearing before voters at legendary Paschal’s Restaurant – once the host to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s staff meetings – the candidates […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN Inspires National Civil Rights Leaders and Key Elected Officials at the Annual Legislative Policy Conference
—Nov 19 2019WASHINGTON (November 19, 2019) – Rev. Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) hosted the 2019 Legislative Policy Conference to roll out a strategic agenda for change-makers across the nation. A range of prominent Congressional and Senate leaders empowered attendees just in time for the 2020 Election, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who touted her newly-unveiled historic […]