Press Releases
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Rev. Sharpton to Receive Prestigious Award from Family of Nelson Mandela
—Mar 17 2016For Immediate Release March 17, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger, Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 NAN FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT REV. AL SHARPTON TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM THE FAMILY OF NELSON MANDELA The “Mandela Legacy Hope, Success &Empowerment” award is presented through the Mandela Legacy Foundation as part of its 5thannual Black History Month Gala (NEW […]
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TOMORROW: REV. AL SHARPTON, FAMILIES OF RAMARLEY GRAHAM AND ERIC GARNER, AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONTINUE CALLS FOR JUSTICE
—Mar 11 2016For Immediate Release March 11, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 TOMORROW: REV. AL SHARPTON, FAMILIES OF RAMARLEY GRAHAM AND ERIC GARNER, AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONTINUE CALLS FOR JUSTICE At weekly rally and radio broadcast, Rev. Al Sharpton, the National Action Network, and the families of Ramarley Graham and Eric Garner […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON: “NO LOGIC IN LAW OR REASON WHY THE US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WOULD NOT PROCEED WITH A GRAND JURY” IN RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE
—Mar 08 2016For Immediate Release March 8, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 REV. AL SHARPTON: “NO LOGIC IN LAW OR REASON WHY THE US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE WOULD NOT PROCEED WITH A GRAND JURY” IN RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE Rev. Sharpton echoes Graham family’s call for the immediate termination of NYPD officers involved (NEW YORK, NY) – […]
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U.S. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HILLARY CLINTON & SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS ALONG WITH LEADING CABINET MEMBERS TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION APRIL 13-16
—Mar 04 2016For Immediate Release March 4, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jon Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 U.S. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HILLARY CLINTON & SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS ALONG WITH LEADING CABINET MEMBERS TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONVENTION APRIL 13-16 Convention Will Highlight NAN’s 25-Years at the Forefront of Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Voter Protection, Education & […]
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Statement From Rev. Al Sharpton On The Decline In Oscar Ratings
—Feb 29 2016For Immediate Release February 29, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger/Jonathan Weinstein Phone: 212-681-1380 STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE DECLINE IN OSCAR RATINGS (NEW YORK, NY) ― “The early reports of a decline in the Oscar viewership is heartening to those of us that campaigned around asking citizens to tune out. This is a significant […]
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NAN to Lead Vigil for Flint, MI at Congressional Hearing in DC Wednesday
—Jan 31 2016For Immediate Release REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO LEAD VIGIL IN PROTEST OF THE TREATMENT OF FLINT RESIDENTS AS CONGRESSIONAL HEARING TAKES PLACE WEDNESDAY IN WASHINGTON, DC Four of the victims of the Flint Water crisis to join Rev. Sharpton and NAN Michigan state leader Rev. Charles Williams, II & other […]
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REV. SHARPTON TO JOIN NATIONAL VIGIL LED BY NAN IN PROTEST OF THE TREATMENT OF FLINT RESIDENTS
—Jan 28 2016image002 For Immediate Release January 28, 2016 Contact: Dominic Hawkins REV. AL SHARPTON TO JOIN NATIONAL VIGIL LED BY NAN IN PROTEST OF THE TREATMENT OF FLINT RESIDENTS DURING GOVERNOR RICK SNYDER’S CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY Rev. Sharpton to join NAN Michigan state leader Rev. Charles Williams, II and other national activists as NAN protests outside the […]
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Warning That The Academy Awards “Risk Irrelevancy,” Civil Rights Groups Seek Meeting With Film Industry Leaders
—Jan 25 2016WARNING THAT THE ACADEMY AWARDS “RISK IRRELEVANCY,” CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS SEEK MEETING WITH FILM INDUSTRY LEADERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Teresa Candori (National Urban League): 212-558-5362 | [email protected] Rachel Noerdlinger (National Action Network): 212-681-1380 | [email protected] Enid Doggett (NCBCP): 202-246-3982 | [email protected] NEW YORK (January 25, 2016) – The leaders of three leading national civil rights organizations today announced they will request […]
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NAN’s Flint Chapter Led By Michigan State Nan Leader Rev. Charles Williams, II, To Call For Mass Mobilization In Washington, D.C., On February 3 When Governor Rick Snyder Testifies Before Congress At Oversight Committee Hearing
—Jan 22 2016For Immediate Release January 22, 2016 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger Phone: 212-681-1380 Rev. Charles Williams, II Phone: (313) 303-8002 [email protected] NAN’S FLINT CHAPTER LED BY MICHIGAN STATE NAN LEADER REV. CHARLES WILLIAMS, II, TO CALL FOR MASS MOBILIZATION IN WASHINGTON, DC, ON FEBRUARY 3 WHEN GOVERNOR RICK SNYDER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS AT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE HEARING Rev. […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton On National Action Network’s Anti-Oscar Campaign
—Jan 19 2016For Immediate Release January 19, 2015 Contact: Rachel Noerdlinger Phone: 212-681-1380 REV. AL SHARPTON ON NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S ANTI-OSCAR CAMPAIGN January 19, 2016 (New York, NY)- – Rev. Al Sharpton has announced he will convene a series of meetings and conference calls immediately to launch a serious campaign for people to tune out the Oscars. […]