Press Releases
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REV. AL SHARPTON TO RECOGNIZE MIKA BRZEZINSKI, STACEY ABRAMS, ALEXIS MCGILL JOHNSON AND MORE AT WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON ON APRIL 11, GOV. KATHY HOCHUL TO DELIVER REMARKS
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Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a Just, Equal Nation
—Mar 28 2024REV. AL SHARPTON TAPS ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST THIS YEAR’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS HONORING EGOT-WINNER WHOOPI GOLDBERG, ESSENCE’S CAROLINE WANGA, BLACKROCK’S MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS, AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN’S DR. PHILLIP OZUAH Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a Just, Equal […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON TO CONVENE ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP-LED PANEL TURNING GRIEF TO ACTION AT 2024 NAN CONVENTION ON THE CONTINUED FIGHT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
—Mar 26 2024Relatives of Eric Garner, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Tyre Nichols, and AJ Owens to Join Attorney General for Black America to Share Their Experiences in Demanding Action After Tragedy New York, NY (March 26, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Attorney Ben Crump to […]
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2024 Convention Schedule
—Mar 22 2024You are invited to join us for NAN’s annual National Convention, Wednesday, April 10-13, 2024. This year’s event marks the organization’s 33th anniversary. Some of the nation’s key civil rights leaders, elected officials, clergy, grassroots organizers, and social justice activists will participate in National Action Network’s annual convention from April 10-13. CLICK HERE TO VIEW […]
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PRESS RELEASE : Urge for Intervention Comes as Congressional Republicans Block $40 Million in Aid to Haiti as Crisis Rages On
—Mar 19 2024TOMORROW: SHARPTON, MAYOR ADAMS JOIN HAITIAN FAITH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CALLING FOR U.S. TO AGGRESSIVELY HELP STABILIZE HAITI AND INVESTIGATE AMERICAN GUNS BEING TRAFFICKED TO GANGS INTO EMBATTLED NATION Urge for Intervention Comes as Congressional Republicans Block $40 Million in Aid to Haiti as Crisis Rages On NEW YORK, NY (March 19, […]
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TODAY: REV. AL SHARPTON TO MARCH WITH VP HARRIS IN SELMA TO COMMEMORATE 59TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLOODY SUNDAY
—Mar 04 2024Marks Continuation of Fight to Protect Civil and Voting Rights as DEI Remains Under Relentless Attack New York, NY (March 3, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will march in Selma, Alabama, with Vice President Harris and a host of civil rights leaders as they commemorate the 59th anniversary […]
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TOMORROW: REV. SHARPTON, NAN TO WELCOME GOV. KATHY HOCUL TO NAN HOUSE OF JUSTICE TO KICK OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
—Feb 03 2024Gov. Hochul to highlight policy agenda aimed at uplifting Black communities New York, NY (Friday, February 2, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Governor Kathy Hochul to the House of Justice in Harlem for the first Saturday rally of Black History Month. Governor Hochul will […]
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REV. SHARPTON WILL BE JOINED BY FEARLESS FUND CEO ARIAN SIMONE FOR WEEKLY PICKET OUTSIDE BILL ACKMAN’S OFFICE
—Jan 24 2024Right-wing legal activist’ lawsuit against Fearless Fund and Fearless Foundation could result in landmark corporate diversity legal decision NEW YORK, NY (January 24, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will be joined by Arian Simone, CEO of the Fearless Fund and Founder of the Fearless Foundation, for the […]
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THE KING CENTER ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF ITS CHAIRMAN AND LONG TIME LEADER, DEXTER SCOTT KING, SON OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING
—Jan 23 2024NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024 The King Center sadly announces that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son and the third child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King has passed today, January 22, 2024, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. “He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at […]
