Press | NAN

Statements By Reverend Al Sharpton & Attorney Benjamin Crump Regarding S.3985, The Justice Act

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Jun 22 2020

(New York, NY) — “S. 3985, or the JUSTICE Act, is a nonstarter in the conversation to truly make a difference when it comes to the pervasive issue of over-policing Black communities,” said Rev. Al Sharpton. “Republicans don’t seem to understand the voice nor the pain of Black America when their panacea comes in the […]

On The Eve Of Donald Trump’s Tulsa Rally, Rev. Sharpton to Deliver a Keynote Address to Tulsans Alongside the Family of Terence Crutcher & Other Victims of Police Brutality

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Jun 16 2020

One Week After Delivering the Eulogy for George Floyd, Sharpton to Discuss the State of Race and Policing in the Country New York, NY (June 16, 2020) — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), will join the family of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa this Friday, June 19th, […]

Rev. Sharpton to Speak at the Celebration Service for Mr. George Floyd

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Jun 07 2020

Rev. Sharpton will be joined by Dr. Remus E. Wright, Pastor Mia K. Wright, Attorney Benjamin Crump & Others (New York, NY) — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton will speak at the final celebration service for Mr. George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise in in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, June 9th. Rev. Sharpton […]

Rev. Sharpton to Meet With Local Clergy & Activists & Lead a Prayer Vigil at the Site Where George Floyd Was Killed

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May 28 2020

Eric Garner’s Mom Gwen Carr to Accompany Rev. Sharpton as they appeal for justice and accountability in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police WHO Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s mother Minneapolis clergy & activists WHERE World Outreach for Christ Church 3808 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, […]

Following the Police Killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Rev. Al Sharpton & Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s Mother, Participate in Phone Call With His Family to Pledge Support

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May 27 2020

(New York, NY) — This morning a private conversation took place between Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr and George Floyd’s family. The call was initiated by the family attorney, Benjamin Crump, to pledge support during this very difficult time. The Floyd family asked for Rev. Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr to speak at their son’s […]

Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s Equitrust Funds Over $100 Million In PPP Loans For Minority And Women-owned Businesses

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May 18 2020

May 18, 2020 (New York, NY) — Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network (NAN). Together, they are focused on distributing PPP loans geared specifically for minority and women-owned […]

Rev. Sharpton And NAN Stand With The Taylor Family In Seeking Justice For Breonna Taylor

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May 12 2020

We are outraged at the death of Breonna Taylor, an Emergency Medical Technician in Louisville, Kentucky shot eight times by Louisville Metro police in her home, killing her. None of the officers involved in the shooting have been charged for executing a warrant at the wrong address for an unrelated suspect who was already in […]

National Black Faith & Civil Rights Groups Send Letter to Congressional & Senate Leadership to Ensure that State & Local Governments Have the Resources Needed for COVID-19

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May 08 2020

Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson (CNBC), Sherrilyn Ifill (NAACP, LDF), Marc Morial (NUL), Derrick Johnson (NAACP), Melanie Campbell (BWR), Kristen Clarke (Lawyers Committee), Vanita Gupta (LCCHR) & Six Historically Black Religious Leaders Pen Letter to Federal Government Requesting Support Services in Communities of Color (May 7, 2020) — A coalition of […]

National Black Civil Rights Leaders Participate in Call With Democratic Presidential Nominee & Former VP Joe Biden

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May 05 2020

(May 5, 2020) — Today, national Black civil rights leaders participated in a call with former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, a day after the release of Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America. Among the participants were Reverend Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network, Melanie Campbell, Convener […]

Rev. Al Sharpton, NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy, & Pastor Steffie Bartley to Distribute Meals & Masks in Newark

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