Press Releases
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) & REV. AL SHARPTON ANNOUNCE THE HIRING Of FOUR SENIOR STAFF OFFICIALS IN THE WAKE OF A SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL CONVENTION
—May 18 2017Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, [email protected] Ross Adair, [email protected] Phone: 212-681-1380 NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) & REV. AL SHARPTON ANNOUNCE THE HIRING Of FOUR SENIOR STAFF OFFICIALS IN THE WAKE OF A SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL CONVENTION THAT GENERATED RENEWED URGENCY AROUND CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE & COMMUNITY FIELD ORGANIZING New York, NY (Thursday, May 18, 2017) — Following the […]
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STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CALLS SESSIONS’ CRIMINAL CHARGING AND SENTENCING POLICY A THREAT TO US ALL
—May 12 2017NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CALLS SESSIONS’ CRIMINAL CHARGING AND SENTENCING POLICY A THREAT TO US ALL Attorney General Jeff Sessions has begun a full attack on the civil rights of Americans by overturning Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr.’s criminal charging and sentencing policy to reduce harsh prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders by directing […]
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
—May 12 2017NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ELECTION INTEGRITY Washington, DC – President Trump signed an executive order to establish a Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. This commission was formed as an attempt to construct legitimacy around baseless claims of illegal voting and to pursue destroying the fundamental foundation of democracy. This […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN), TO CONVENE ANNUAL CONVENTION AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN CIVIL RIGHTS
—Apr 03 2017For Immediate Release April 3, 2017 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, [email protected] Jessica Kosmider, [email protected] Ross Adair, [email protected] Phone: 212-681-1380 To Register for Media Credentials: [email protected] REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN), TO CONVENE ANNUAL CONVENTION AT CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN CIVIL RIGHTS The Convention, which is annually held in the spirit and tradition of Dr. […]
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INTERFAITH SERVICE TO ADDRESS THE RISING CLIMATE OF HATE IN AMERICA TO FEATURE REV. AL SHARPTON, NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO, FATHER BRIAN MCWEENEY, RABBI JOSEPH POTASNIK & OTHERS AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH
—Mar 30 2017For Immediate Release March 30, 2017 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger [email protected] Jessica Kosmider [email protected] Ross Adair [email protected] INTERFAITH SERVICE TO ADDRESS THE RISING CLIMATE OF HATE IN AMERICA TO FEATURE REV. AL SHARPTON, NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO, FATHER BRIAN MCWEENEY, RABBI JOSEPH POTASNIK & OTHERS AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH On the 49th Anniversary of the Assassination […]
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STAND FOR ALL AMERICA January 14th
—Feb 16 2017STAND FOR ALL AMERICA JOINT STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE, UNITED WE DREAM AND SEIU In the coming months, Americans will face unprecedented challenges that will test our commitment to our nation’s democracy, to civil rights and to justice. President-elect Trump’s intentions have dangerous consequences for our […]
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LETTER TO REV. AL SHARPTON FROM BATON ROUGE RELIGIOUS LEADER REV. SHELTON CHARLES DIXON, SENIOR PASTOR OF GREATER MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, REGARDING THE POLICE SHOOTING OF ALTON STERLING
—Jul 06 2016LETTER TO REV. AL SHARPTON FROM BATON ROUGE RELIGIOUS LEADER REV. SHELTON CHARLES DIXON, SENIOR PASTOR OF GREATER MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, REGARDING THE POLICE SHOOTING OF ALTON STERLING Below is the content of a letter from Rev. Shelton Charles Dixon to NAN President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton, regarding the police shooting of […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON ARREST OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OFFICER IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF COREY JONES
—Jun 03 2016(NEW YORK, NY) – The following is a statement from Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network on the arrest of Palm Beach Gardens Officer Nouman Raja in connection with the death of Corey Jones: “When I preached at the funeral of Corey Jones, I made it clear that we will […]
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NAN STATEMENT ON EDWARD NERO DECISION IN FREDDIE GRAY’S DEATH
—May 23 2016(WASHINGTON, DC) – The following is a statement from Ebonie Riley, Washington DC Bureau Chief of the National Action Network: “We are disappointed in the decision of the court but unfortunately not surprised. As we have seen throughout the years, when officers opt for a trial by judge rather than by a jury, acquittal […]
