Press Releases
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Federal Government Declines to Prosecute Eric Garner’s Murderer
—Jul 17 2019Rev. Sharpton and NAN senior staff join Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s mother following the news that they will not serve justice to her son killed 5 years ago at the hands of an NYPD officer.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/nyregion/eric-garner-case-death-daniel-pantaleo.html https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-they-just-killed-my-son-again-20190717-vmjrnmhzdncefpffyy3xeau3wq-story.html Rev. Sharpton speaks to the press following the announcement by William Barr that they will not pursue any charges […]
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Saturday at NAN: A$AP Rocky’s Mother Renee Black to Speak for the First Time Since Rapper’s Detention
—Jul 12 2019NEW YORK (July 12, 2019) — Rapper A$AP Rocky’s mother Renee Black will speak at the National Action Network (NAN) Weekly Action Rally tomorrow, marking her first public appearance since her son’s inhumane detention in a Swedish jail earlier this month. WHAT NAN Weekly Action Rally WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President, NAN Renee […]
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton following reports of inhumane conditions in rapper ASAP Rocky’s Swedish jail cell
—Jul 11 2019NEW YORK — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton today reacted to reports about the treatment of rapper ASAP Rocky, who is currently being held in a Swedish jail pending a decision from Swedish prosecutors to press charges over the physical altercation that led to his arrest. Rev. Sharpton met with ASAP’s mother, Renee Black, […]
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NAN and Mothers Of The Movement to commemorate 5th Anniversary of the death of Eric Garner at the hands of NYPD Officers
—Jul 11 2019NEW YORK (July 10, 2019) — In their continued efforts to shed light on police misconduct, Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network (NAN), and the Mothers of the Movement will convene services to celebrate the life of Eric Garner, who was choked to death five years ago by New York City police officers in Staten […]
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Essence Announces 2020 Presidential Candidates Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke and Elizabeth Warren to Speak at the 25th Anniversary Essence Festival in New Orleans
—Jul 01 2019Candidates Set to Engage the Largest Cultural, Entertainment & Empowerment Festival and Largest Annual Gathering of Black Women in the Nation. Speeches will be aired on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton. Event takes place July 6-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. July 1, 2019 (New York, NY) – Today […]
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Saturday: Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network (NAN) To Host Potential Queens D.A.-Elect Tiffany Caban at NAN’s Weekly Saturday Action Rally & Live Broadcast
—Jun 29 2019WHAT: Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will host potential Queens District Attorney-elect Tiffany Caban at NAN’s weekly Saturday Action Rally. WHO: Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN Tiffany Caban, Queens District Attorney Candidate Ashley Sharpton, Founder, NAN Youth Huddle Derek Perkinson, NYC Field Director, NAN WHEN: Saturday, June 29 9:00 a.m. […]
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on Gerrymandering
—Jun 27 2019NEW YORK (June 27, 2019) — It is a sad day for democracy in the United States. The Supreme Court abdicated its duty to preserve free and fair elections with its negligent decision to not strike down partisan gerrymandering but instead asking states to draw maps without judicial review. The highest court in the land, […]
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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 […]