Press Releases
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Statement By NAN On GA Senate Runoff Elections
—Jan 06 2021Washington, DC (January 6, 2021) — The National Action Network congratulates the people of Georgia and it is the dawn of a new day if we continue to galvanize around civil rights. We have seen record turnout for a runoff election, demonstrating the strength of our democracy and Georgians’ determination to use their right to […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Deliver the Eulogy for Andre Hill, the Unarmed Black Man Shot by Police Days Before Christmas
—Jan 02 2021Family Attorney Ben Crump to Make Call to Action and Bishop Timothy Clarke to Officiate WHO Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton Attorney Ben Crump US Representative Joyce Beatty Bishop Timothy Clarke Attorney Michael Wright WHEN January 5, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. ET WHERE First Church of God 3480 Refugee Road Columbus, Ohio About National […]
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NAN’s Georgia Chapter to Provide Poll Chaplains to Monitor Hundreds of Polling Sites on January 5th Election Day
—Jan 02 2021Poll Monitoring efforts are in partnership With Higher Heights and the New Georgia Project (Atlanta, Georgia — The Atlanta, Georgia, chapter of National Action Network (NAN) led by Rev. Ron Sailor is partnering with Higher Heights (Glynda C. Carr, CEO) and The New Georgia Project (Nse Ofot, CEO) to provide clergy members as poll chaplains […]
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Rev. Sharpton to Join Attorney Ben Crump & the Family of Keyon Harrold, Jr. for a News Conference & Rally
—Dec 30 2020The press conference will respond to a racial profiling incident that took place at the Arlo Hotel. Rev. Sharpton will facilitate a meeting between the family and Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance following the 11 a.m. event WHO Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network Civil rights and Personal Injury attorney […]
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NAN Opposes Recent Violent Acts In DC, Calls For Immediate Investigations From The DC Government and U.S. Department of Justice
—Dec 15 2020New York, NY (December 15, 2020) — National Action Network demands accountability and calls on the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the activities and attacks that transpired on the weekend of December 12, 2020. Black pedestrians and city residents were violently attacked by the Proud Boys, a far-right, neo-fascist, […]
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Leading Civil Rights Leaders to Host Media Briefing with President-Elect Biden & Vice President-Elect Harris
—Dec 07 2020(New York, NY) — Civil rights leaders are scheduled to meet with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Tuesday, December 8, to discuss racial equity, social justice, and increased diversity in the Biden-Harris Cabinet and among senior advisors. At 6:00 pm ET, there will be a media briefing with the civil rights […]
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Rev. Sharpton & NAN To Honor Black Cultural Influencers At 11th Annual Triumph Awards
—Dec 02 2020Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, D-Nice & Sarah Jakes Roberts Among Honorees (NEW YORK) — On Monday, December 7th, Civil Rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will host the 11th annual Triumph Awards to shine a light on leaders using their platforms to further the needs and values of […]
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Harlem Salute to the Honorable David Dinkins to be held at the House of Justice
—Nov 27 2020As Community Awaits Officaial Services for Mayor Dinkins, Local Dignitaries including Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray, Former NY Governor David Paterson & others to attend Harlem Celebration of his life WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio First Lady Chirlane McCray Former […]
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Coalition Of Civil Rights Leaders Demand All Ballots Be Counted
—Nov 04 2020Voting is the cornerstone of democracy in this country. It is through casting a ballot that Americans determine our future, protect our rights, seek equal treatment in economic and social life – and hold our leaders accountable to their constituents. We stand firm in our demand that every vote is counted, including absentee and mail-in […]
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Wed In Detroit: Rev. Sharpton to Sign Copies of His Book “Rise Up” At Historic King Solomon Baptist Church & Discuss the Importance of This Election and Getting Out the Vote
—Oct 27 2020WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network (NAN) Rev. Charles Williams II, Pastor of King Solomon Baptist Church & President of National Action Network’s Detroit Chapter Michigan U.S. Democratic Senator Gary Peters Local Community leaders, clergy and activists WHERE King Solomon Baptist Church 6100 14TH Street, Detroit, MI WHEN Wednesday, October […]