Press Releases
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National Action Network Women Leaders: Statement on the Implications of Roe v. Wade
—Jan 22 2024National Action Network Women Leaders_ National Action Network Women Leaders: Statement on the Implications of Roe v. Wade As we stand at a critical moment in the fight for civil rights, particularly in the realm of reproductive justice, the National Action Network reflects on the profound impact of overturning Roe v. Wade on the […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DEXTER KING
—Jan 22 2024New York, NY (January 22, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the passing of Dexter King, the second son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I was heartbroken to hear that Dexter King left us this morning, but I was comforted by the […]
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TOMORROW: REV. SHARPTON TO STAND WITH 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA AS THEY PICKET BILL ACKMAN’S OFFICE
—Jan 18 2024Civil rights leader to call on NY Fed to remove Ackman from key investor committee NEW YORK, NY (January 17, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will continue to lead NAN’s weekly picket outside the office of hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman in protest of his deceitful pressure […]
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PRESIDENT BIDEN TO JOIN KEEPIN’ IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON ON MLK DAY TO DISCUSS KEY ISSUES FACING BLACK AMERICANS
—Jan 14 2024Radio Appearance Comes as Nation Marks 60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act NEW YORK, NY (January 13) – President Biden will join Rev. Al Sharpton’s syndicated radio show, Keepin’ It Real, this Monday to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and discuss key issues and policies impacting Black Americans in 2024. This year’s holiday, which falls […]
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REV. SHARPTON, NAN TO ANNOUNCE NATIONAL DRIVE, ACTION TO SAVE DEI IN SPIRIT OF DR. KING THIS MONDAY
—Jan 10 2024Honorees Including Gov. Wes Moore, Taraji P. Henson, and Phylicia Rashad, to be Recognized for Carrying on Dr. King’s Legacy as Nation Marks 60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act NEW YORK, NY (Wednesday, January 10) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN),will host the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF HARVARD PRESIDENT CLAUDINE GAY
—Jan 03 2024Announces NAN Will Picket Outside Hedge Fund Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Office this Thursday to Protest His Campaign Against Gay, DEI Measures New York, NY (January 2, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay. Last month, Rev. […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON, NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK TO HOLD MLK DAY EVENTS IN WASINGTON, NYC AS NATION MARKS 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
—Jan 02 2024Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Rashad Highlight Honorees at 2024 MLK Day Awards Breakfast Recognizing Leaders Who Carry on Dr. King’s Dream New York, NY (January 2, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will convene MLK Day celebrations on Monday, January 15 in Washington, D.C., […]
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REV. SHARPTON TO HOST CHRISTMAS DINNER & TOY DISTRIBUTION AT NAN HOUSE OF JUSTICE NEXT MONDAY, GUESTS INCLUDE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S MARC MORIAL
—Dec 19 2023NYC & NYS Elected Officials Set to Take Part in Free Meal Distribution, Toy Drive for Harlem Community New York, NY (December 19, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will host civil rights leaders including the National Urban League’s Marc Morial and city and state elected officials […]
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK, CONFERENCE OF NATIONAL BLACK CHURCHES ANNOUNCE JOINT GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF 2024 ELECTIONS
—Dec 15 2023Nonpartisan Effort to Begin in January, Highlight Key Issues Impacting Black Americans Amid Historic Threat to Civil Rights, Affirmative Action, and Health Equity Orlando, FL (December 14, 2023) – The National Action Network (NAN) and the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) today announced a new joint Get Out the Vote Campaign ahead of the […]
