Press Releases
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STATEMENT FROM NAN NEW JERSEY STATE CONFERENCE ON DISCRIMINATION AT PANASONIC
—Feb 07 2015The National Action Network (NAN) New Jersey State Conference is concerned about the allegations in a legal Complaint filed by three long-term African-American female executives at Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA). Not only are their allegations disturbing, but their complaint is cause for grave concern regarding the status of minorities and women as a […]
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NYS Assembly’s 1st African American Speaker Carl Heastie to Speak at Saturday Action Rally
—Feb 06 2015***MEDIA ADVISORY*** NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY’S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPEAKER, CARL HEASTIE TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY AT NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S (NAN) SATURDAY ACTION RALLY / LIVE RADIO BROADCAST, ON FEB. 7TH WHO: Rev. Al Sharpton, President, National Action Network Carl Heastie, Speaker, New York State Assembly Kirsten Foy, Northeast Regional Director, National Action Network WHERE: National […]
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STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) ON THE OFFICER INVOLVED IN SHOOTING DEATH OF NEW JERSEY MAN JERAME C. REID
—Jan 22 2015NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK Reverend Al Sharpton, President Thursday, January 22, 2015 STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) ON THE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING DEATH OF NEW JERSEY MAN JERAME C. REID “National Action Network (NAN) supports calls for the State Attorney General to investigate the case of Jerame C. Reid. The 36-year-old New Jersey man was […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR ATWO-DAY TRIP WHERE HE WILL MEET WITH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, SPEAK AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY, SPEAK AT VOTER UNITY RALLY, & PREACH IN BRIXTON
—Jan 22 2015Rev. Sharpton’s United Kingdom itinerary includes: Friday, January 23, 2015 • Rev. Sharpton to join as a special guest at a roundtable with Community Leaders at the House of Parliament in Westminster, London. • Rev. Sharpton to address the Oxford University event at The Oxford Union. • Rev. Sharpton to host his MSNBC PoliticsNation show, […]
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) & REV. AL SHARPTON TO HOLD ‘BE LIKE KING’ DAY WITH FOUR EVENTS IN TWO CITIES, COMMEMORATING THE MLK HOLIDAY IN THE SPIRT OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.—URGING PEOPLE TO EMULATE HIS EXAMPLE IN STANDING FOR JUSTICE & AGAINST SENSELESS VIOLENCE
—Jan 18 2015WHEN: MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. EST Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, honoring leaders fulfilling the vision and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year United States Vice President, Joe Biden delivered the keynote address. This year NAN […]
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STATEMENT BY NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) GENERAL COUNSEL & EVP MICHAEL A. HARDY ON THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON YOUTH, PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE
—Jan 18 2015STATEMENT BY NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) GENERAL COUNSEL & EVP MICHAEL A. HARDY ON THE NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION ON YOUTH, PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE January 19, 2015 (New York, NY)– “I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve on the Governor’s Commission on Youth, Public Safety and Justice. I am confident that […]
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STATEMENT BY REV. SHARPTON BLASTING THE LACK OF DIVERSITY IN TODAY’S OSCAR NOMINATIONS
—Jan 15 2015NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK Reverend Al Sharpton, President STATEMENT BY REV. AL SHARPTON BLASTING THE LACK OF DIVERSITY IN TODAY’S OSCAR NOMINATIONS— SHARPTON CALLS FOR MEETING WITH NAN TASK FORCE IN HOLLYWOOD TO ASSESS ACTION January 15, 2015 (New York, NY)— “The lack of diversity in today’s Oscar nominations is appalling and while it is good […]
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Rev. Sharpton & NAN To Hold “Be Like King” Events in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Including the Annual Breakfast In Washington, D.C. & The Annual Public Policy Forum In NYC
—Jan 10 2015January 10, 2015 (New York, NY) — Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will hold national “Be Like King” events honoring and promoting the work Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Dr. King observed holiday. The day’s events will begin in Washington, D.C with NAN’s annual MLK Jr. breakfast. Rev. Al Sharpton […]
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NEW YORK POST BUSTED FOR EIGHT YEAR OLD FRONT PAGE EXPOSÉ THAT IS THE SAME AS THE DISCREDITED STORY THEY DID IN 2008
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STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE PASSING OF NEW YORK GOVERNOR MARIO CUOMO
—Jan 01 2015NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK Reverend Al Sharpton, President Thursday, January 1, 2015 STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON ON THE PASSING OF NEW YORK GOVERNOR MARIO CUOMO “The passing of Governor Mario Cuomo is a true loss to the nation, the state and lovers of civil rights and liberties. He was the last liberal giant of New […]