Press Releases
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Rev. Sharpton, NAN, & Community Leaders to Spread Holiday Cheer at Annual Feeding of the Hungry & Toy Giveaway in Harlem
—Dec 23 2019HARLEM, N.Y. — Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network and Community leaders will commemorate Christmas by feeding the community and distributing toys to families at their annual celebration. WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN; Community leaders & activists; Elected officials including, but not limited to, NYS Assemblymembers Richard Gottfried, Inez Dickens & Al […]
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Statement from NAN NE Regional Director Regarding Comments About Jersey City Shootings
—Dec 20 2019Statement from Pastor Steffie Bartley, the Northeast Regional Director of National Action Network (NAN), Regarding Comments Made About the Jersey City Shootings NEWARK, N.J. — Pastor Steffie Bartley, Northeast Regional Director for National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement this evening. “In light of published reports that a representative of NAN came […]
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WED: Rev. Sharpton to Urge Black Religious Leaders to Mobilize Congregants Around 2020 Election At Conference Of National Black Clergy in Atlanta
—Dec 10 2019Led by Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Attendees Include Attorney Ben Crump, Judge Glena Hatchett, Rev. Dr. LaKeesha Walrond and more ATLANTA (December 11, 2019) – Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of civil rights organization National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the keynote at the Conference of National Black Clergy’s (CNBC) Leadership Recognition Dinner […]
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Rev. Sharpton Convenes Members of Congress, Activists, & Community Leaders for Annual Thanksgiving Celebration
—Nov 26 2019Hundreds Gather for Free Community Meal WHO Rev. Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN Gwen Carr and the family of Eric Garner Korey Wise, The Exonerated Five Congressmember Adriano Espaillat Assemblyman Dan Quart Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens Assemblyman Richard Gottfried Assemblyman Al Taylor Assemblyman Michael Blake Assemblywoman Karines Reyes NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Councilmember […]
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THURSDAY: Rev. Sharpton, NAN to Host Five Presidential Candidates at Southeast Regional Conference at Historic Paschal’s Restaurant in Atlanta
—Nov 19 2019ATLANTA — On the heels of Wednesday’s night’s Democratic debate, Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will host five presidential candidates to speak at NAN’s Southeast Regional Conference Thursday. Appearing before voters at legendary Paschal’s Restaurant – once the host to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s staff meetings – the candidates […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN Inspires National Civil Rights Leaders and Key Elected Officials at the Annual Legislative Policy Conference
—Nov 19 2019WASHINGTON (November 19, 2019) – Rev. Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) hosted the 2019 Legislative Policy Conference to roll out a strategic agenda for change-makers across the nation. A range of prominent Congressional and Senate leaders empowered attendees just in time for the 2020 Election, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who touted her newly-unveiled historic […]
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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 […]