Press Releases
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Rev. Sharpton to Meet With Local Clergy & Activists & Lead a Prayer Vigil at the Site Where George Floyd Was Killed
—May 28 2020Eric Garner’s Mom Gwen Carr to Accompany Rev. Sharpton as they appeal for justice and accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police WHO Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s mother Minneapolis clergy & activists WHERE World Outreach for Christ Church 3808 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, […]
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Following the Police Killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Rev. Al Sharpton & Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s Mother, Participate in Phone Call With His Family to Pledge Support
—May 27 2020(New York, NY) — This morning a private conversation took place between Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr and George Floyd’s family. The call was initiated by the family attorney, Benjamin Crump, to pledge support during this very difficult time. The Floyd family asked for Rev. Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr to speak at their son’s […]
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Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s Equitrust Funds Over $100 Million In PPP Loans For Minority And Women-owned Businesses
—May 18 2020May 18, 2020 (New York, NY) — Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network (NAN). Together, they are focused on distributing PPP loans geared specifically for minority and women-owned […]
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Rev. Sharpton And NAN Stand With The Taylor Family In Seeking Justice For Breonna Taylor
—May 12 2020We are outraged at the death of Breonna Taylor, an Emergency Medical Technician in Louisville, Kentucky shot eight times by Louisville Metro police in her home, killing her. None of the officers involved in the shooting have been charged for executing a warrant at the wrong address for an unrelated suspect who was already in […]
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National Black Faith & Civil Rights Groups Send Letter to Congressional & Senate Leadership to Ensure that State & Local Governments Have the Resources Needed for COVID-19
—May 08 2020Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson (CNBC), Sherrilyn Ifill (NAACP, LDF), Marc Morial (NUL), Derrick Johnson (NAACP), Melanie Campbell (BWR), Kristen Clarke (Lawyers Committee), Vanita Gupta (LCCHR) & Six Historically Black Religious Leaders Pen Letter to Federal Government Requesting Support Services in Communities of Color (May 7, 2020) — A coalition of […]
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National Black Civil Rights Leaders Participate in Call With Democratic Presidential Nominee & Former VP Joe Biden
—May 05 2020(May 5, 2020) — Today, national Black civil rights leaders participated in a call with former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, a day after the release of Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America. Among the participants were Reverend Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network, Melanie Campbell, Convener […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton, NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy, & Pastor Steffie Bartley to Distribute Meals & Masks in Newark
—May 05 2020Distribution of essential items comes days after NJ Governor outlines a six-step plan for the state to consider reopening New York, NY (May 5, 2020) — Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network (NAN), alongside New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and Pastor Steffie Bartley, the head of NAN Newark Tech World […]
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Lyft & NAN Partner to Make Transportation Available to Seniors and Underserved Communities for Essential Services During COVID-19
—Apr 28 2020Front line workers in the community, seniors and low-income residents to receive ride credits for essential services New York, NY (April 28, 2020) — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network announced today that in partnership with Lyft, they will provide access to transportation for senior and underserved residents in six markets […]
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NAN Distributes 65,000 Meals in Harlem & the Bronx with CARE and Hutchins Family Foundation
—Apr 28 2020Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN) Distributes 65,000 Meals in Harlem and the Bronx with CARE and Hutchins Family Foundation for COVID Relief Distribution marks first domestic relief program for global humanitarian organization New York, NY (April 28, 2020) — International humanitarian relief organization CARE is partnering with the Hutchins Family Foundation and Rev. […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Host Second Virtual Town Hall on the Stimulus Bill & the Black Community featuring US Senator Cory Booker, Along With Experts on Black Economic & Social Disparities
—Apr 26 2020New York, NY (April 26, 2020) — Tonight, civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network are hosting a virtual town hall meeting – COVID-19: The Stimulus Bill and the Black Community. Cory Booker, United States Senator for New Jersey, will be a featured speaker along with experts to discuss how the African-American […]