Press Releases
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REVEREND AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF KIM POTTER FROM PRISON IN MURDER OF DAUNTE WRIGHT AFTER SERVING JUST 16 MONTHS
—Apr 24 2023New York, NY (April 24, 2023) – Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), released a statement today in response to the release of Kim Potter after serving just 16 months for the murder of 20-year-old Daunte Wright: “I am appalled at the release of Kim Potter from prison after serving […]
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AS HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REV. AL SHARPTON BRINGS TOGETHER LEGENDS ERIC B, MAINO & DRES FOR PANEL HOSTED BY AL B. SURE! AND HIP-HOP MUSEUM CHAIR RUBEN DIAZ JR.
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SATURDAY: Two of the Exonerated Five to appear at NAN’s House of Justice to Detail the Moment They Saw Donald Trump Get Arraigned
—Apr 07 2023Nearly 35 years after Trump called for their execution, Wise and Salaam to reflect on irony of him being charged in the same courthouse New York, NY – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Corey Wise and Dr. Yusef Salaam to NAN’s House of Justice Saturday to […]
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH LEADER OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND, NATION’S LARGEST ADVOCACY GROUP FOR REPRODUCTIVE CARE, ON NEW CHALLENGES TO WOMEN’S HEALTH ACCESS
—Apr 05 2023Conversation comes nearly a year since news broke of Supreme Court plan to overturn longstanding protections under Roe v. Wade New York, NY (April 5, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will host a plenary discussion with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund […]
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KERRY WASHINGTON & REV. AL SHARPTON TO KICK OFF NAN ANNUAL CONVENTION NEXT WEEK BY STRESSING THE NEED TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS
—Apr 04 2023Discussion with Emmy Award-winning actress and activist comes amid persistent threats access at the ballot box for Black and Brown Americans New York, NY (Tuesday, April 4, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will sit down with actor, producer, and activist Kerry Washington for a fireside chat […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO REPORTS OF PENDING TRUMP INDICTMENT
—Mar 30 2023New York, NY (March 30, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on news reports that former President Donald Trump will be indicted in Manhattan over his alleged role in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. “It’s not lost on those of us who […]
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VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NAN CONVENTION IN NEW YORK CITY ON APRIL 14th
—Mar 23 2023Remarks on Third Day of Convention Will Highlight Need for Unity Among Civil Rights Community for Voting and Reproductive Rights Along with Fight Against Hate Crimes New York, NY (March 23, 2023) – Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address on the third day of the National Action Network (NAN) Annual Convention hosted […]
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NINE SENIOR BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS SET TO TAKE PART IN 2023 NAN ANNUAL CONVENTION IN NEW YORK CITY
—Mar 20 2023Speakers include U.S. Representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice, Asst. Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and represent partnership between Biden-Harris administration and NAN on civil rights issues NEW YORK, NY (March 20, 2023) — At least nine senior Biden-Harris Cabinet and administration officials are set to join Rev. […]
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Saturday: Family of Tyre Nichols Joins Rev. Al Sharpton at NAN House of Justice for Saturday Action Rally to Thank Community
—Mar 17 2023Will continue call for conviction of all Memphis police officers who fatally beat 29-year-old to death New York, NY (March 16, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome the family of Tyre Nichols and Attorney Ben Crump to the House of Justice in Harlem. The family […]
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TYLER PERRY TO RECEIVE THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD AT THE NAN 2023 KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
—Mar 14 2023Award to be presented by Family of George Floyd, Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries including NYS Governor and NYC Mayor New York, NY (Tuesday, March 14, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will honor Tyler Perry with the President’s Award at the Keepers […]