Press Releases
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Statement From Rev. Sharpton on Michael Bloomberg’s Apology for Stop-and-frisk Policing
—Nov 17 2019NEW YORK (November 17, 2019) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network, issued the following statement today: “As one who helped lead countless demonstrations, marches and rallies to amplify the racial impact that was had on the Black and Brown community from stop-and-frisk policing, I am glad to see Mr. Bloomberg […]
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NAN Reports an Increase in Support in 2018 and a Strong Financial Forecast for 2019
—Nov 16 2019NAN reports an increase in financial support in 2018 & a strong financial forecast for 2019 after a successful birthday fundraiser which generated a significant return on NAN purchase Of Rev. Sharpton life story rights Friday, November 15, 2019 (New York, NY) — National Acton Network (NAN) is reporting that donations in 2018 increased by […]
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Rev. Sharpton & NAN to Convene Congressional Leaders, 2020 Presidential Candidates & National Civil Rights Advocates for Annual Legislative Conference
—Nov 12 2019WASHINGTON — National Action Network (NAN), the civil rights organization founded by Rev. Al Sharpton, will hold its annual legislative conference next Thursday to discuss strategies for progress on the civil rights agenda going into an urgent election year. Speakers will include Sharpton, leading elected officials, civil rights advocates and prominent allies as NAN brings […]
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Statement From Rev. Sharpton & NAN on the Hiring of New NYPD Police Commissioner Dermot Shea
—Nov 04 2019Rev Sharpton in response to the NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea to be named next NYC Police Commissioner: The National Action Network and civil rights leaders across New York City are seeking an immediate meeting with newly appointed NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea to discuss current policing policies as it pertains to the treatment of […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton Confirms Meeting With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg To Address Urgent Civil Rights Concerns
—Oct 31 2019NEW YORK (October 31, 2019) — Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network (NAN), released the following statement today following confirmation from Facebook that CEO Mark Zuckerberg would meet with Sharpton and other civil rights leaders to discuss urgent voter suppression concerns on the social platform. “Last week, I sent a letter to Mark […]
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Statement from Rev. Sharpton on Daniel Pantaleo’s lawsuit against the NYPD & Police Commissioner to reinstate his employment
—Oct 24 2019Wednesday, October 23, 2019 (New York, NY) — “Daniel Pantaleo had a fair administrative trial that concluded with an NYPD Judge recommending he be fired immediately. Pantaleo’s decision to seek his reinstatement is not only disrespectful to the Police Commissioner and NYPD, but also the Garner family. He has shown no contrition or acknowledgment of […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & NAN Honored Naturi Naughton, Alicia Garza, Van Jones, Dominique Morisseau, Ivy Mcgregor And Isiah Thomas with the 2019 Triumph Awards at the Iconic Apollo Theater
—Oct 22 2019Celebrities, Business & Civil Rights Leaders, Local Notables & Dignitaries Attended NAN’s 2019 Triumph Awards New York, NY — At The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, Rev. Al. Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) recognized a range of leaders that are influencing Black culture at the annual Triumph Awards. Honorees include leaders in civil […]
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Leading Civil Rights Groups Submit Joint Letter To Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Urgent Meeting
—Oct 19 2019Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Derrick Johnson, (NAACP) and Marc Morial (NUL) Request Immediate Audience to Discuss Disturbing Civil Rights Violations Committed on Facebook’s Platform WASHINGTON — Civil rights leaders today sent an urgent letter to Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg raising concerns about an alarming pattern of civil rights violations committed by bad actors […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & NAN to Host the 2019 Triumph Awards at the World Renowned Apollo Theater
—Oct 15 2019Naturi Naughton, Alicia Garza, Van Jones, Dominique Morisseau, Ivy McGregor and Isaiah Thomas to be honored by NAN New York, NY. (October 15, 2019) – On Monday, October 21, at 6:30 pm at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, Rev. Al. Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will recognize a range of leaders influencing […]
