Press Releases
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON PASSING OF REV. DR. JAMES LAWSON
—Jun 10 2024New York, NY (June 10, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Dr. James Lawson. The Methodist minister, who died Sunday at 95, was the seminal force behind the sit-ins, marches and Freedom Rides that became pillars of the […]
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ICYMI: REV. SHARPTON INTERVIEWS ACTOR WENDELL PIERCE ON POLITICSNATION ABOUT WHY HE’S STANDING WITH THE FEARLESS FUND AND FEARLESS FOUNDATION AMID THEIR ONGOING LEGAL BATTLE
—Jun 10 2024Famed actor argues “ending affirmative action was the pandora’s box” that led to assault on DEI and discusses his personal account of experiencing housing discrimination New York, NY (June 10, 2024) –Rev. Al Sharpton welcomed Tony Award-winning actor Wendell Pierce on PoliticsNation yesterday to discuss his support for the Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation amid […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT ON EVE OF FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH
—May 24 2024Recently Reintroduced Legislation Would Hold Bad Actors Accountable Through Measures Including End to Qualified Immunity New York, NY (May 24, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the reintroduction of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The legislation, led by Rep. Sheila […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON COMMEMORATES SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF BUFFALO MASS SHOOTING THAT LEFT 10 BLACK PEOPLE DEAD
—May 14 2024Notes Community’s Resilience, Urges Continued Fight Against Acts of White Nationalism & Violent Hatred New York, NY (May 14, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Tops grocery store in Buffalo that left 10 […]
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TOMORROW: REV. SHARPTON TO LEAD NAN’S 18TH PICKET OUTSIDE BILL ACKMAN’S OFFICE
—May 01 2024Rev. Sharpton commends pro-DEI student protesters, urges more faculty and student-led action NEW YORK, NY (May 1, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will lead NAN’s 18th weekly DEI rally outside of Bill Ackman’s Manhattan office to protest the contentious billionaire’s role in the attacks on diversity, equity, […]
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HAPPENING SOON: VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS JOINS REV. AL SHARPTON ON KEEPIN IT REAL
—Apr 26 2024Vice President to Discuss Recently Announced Multi-State Economic Tour on Opportunities for Black Americans New York, New York (April 26, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Vice President Kamala Harris as a phone in guest on Keepin It Real today at 3 p.m. ET. This collaboration comes at […]
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BRIDGING THE DIVIDE CONFERENCE MAY 2-4, 2024
—Apr 03 2024View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! BRIDGING THE DIVIDE CONFERENCE MAY 2-4, 2024 Join us at the Genesis Church for a day of impactful discussions and networking at the Bridging The Divide Conference hosted by the National Action Network Sacramento, proudly sponsored by T-Mobile! Get ready for an […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON TO RECOGNIZE MIKA BRZEZINSKI, STACEY ABRAMS, ALEXIS MCGILL JOHNSON AND MORE AT WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON ON APRIL 11, GOV. KATHY HOCHUL TO DELIVER REMARKS
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Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a Just, Equal Nation
—Mar 28 2024REV. AL SHARPTON TAPS ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST THIS YEAR’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS HONORING EGOT-WINNER WHOOPI GOLDBERG, ESSENCE’S CAROLINE WANGA, BLACKROCK’S MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS, AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN’S DR. PHILLIP OZUAH Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a Just, Equal […]