Press Releases
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton Regarding President Obama’s Support of Same-Sex Marriage
—May 09 2012May 9, 2012 (New York, NY)–“I salute President Obama’s statement today supporting same-sex marriage. This is an important and historic development for a sitting President to take such a bold, and I feel correct, position. This is not about mine or anyone’s personal or religious views. It is about equal rights for all. We cannot […]
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National Action Network To Hold A Mother’s Day Prayer Vigil with the Mother of Ramarley Graham & Other Mothers That Have Lost Sons & Daughters to Gun Violence & Police Misconduct
—May 09 2012!!!MEDIA ADVISORY!!!MEDIA ADVISORY!!!MEDIA ADVISORY NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK TO HOLD A MOTHER’S DAY PRAYER VIGIL WITH THE MOTHER OF RAMARLEY GRAHAM & OTHER MOTHERS THAT HAVE LOST SONS & DAUGHTERS TO GUN VIOLENCE & POLICE MISCONDUCT WHERE: In front of the 47th Precinct 4111 Laconia Avenue/Bronx, NY WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. BACKGROUND: […]
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National Action Networks Launches Youth Move Page on NAN National Website As Youth Involvement at the Civil Rights Organization Increases Across the Country
—Apr 30 2012NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK LAUNCHES YOUTH MOVE PAGE ON NAN NATIONAL WEBSITE AS YOUTH INVOLVEMENT AT THE CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION INCREASES ACROSS THE COUNTRY — April 30, 2012 (New York, NY) Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network have launched a Youth Move page on the national website of the organization as youth involvement in the […]
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On the Morning After Their Son Is Laid To Rest the Family of Tamon Robinson Will Join Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network to Appeal for Justice & Answers As To Why NY Police Officers Ran Over Their Unarmed Son
—Apr 27 2012ON THE MORNING AFTER THEIR SON IS LAID TO REST THE FAMILY OF TAMON ROBINSON WILL JOIN REV. AL SHARPTON AND NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK TO APPEAL FOR JUSTICE & ANSWERS AS TO WHY NY POLICE OFFICERS RAN OVER THEIR UNARMED SON WHERE: National Action Network – House of Justice 106 West 145th Street NY, NY […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network (NAN) To Participate In Activities Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Rodney King Beating
—Apr 23 2012REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES MARKING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RODNEY KING BEATING— REV. SHARPTON TO CALL FOR PEOPLE TO USE CURRENT CHALLENGES AS A WAY OF PULLING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR AN HONEST DIALOGUE ABOUT PROGRESS & EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW —-ONE THAT IS NOT ABOUT […]
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Statement by Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network on the Judge Granting George Zimmerman Bail
—Apr 20 2012Friday, April 20, 2012 (New York, NY) -“The National Action Network will monitor the legal proceedings as they advance. Though we clearly feel the Judge had the basis to deny bail based upon Mr. Zimmerman’s background, we will continue to stand with the family throughout their pursuit of justice. Though we don’t take lightly a […]
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The Board of Directors of National Action Network, Along with President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton Appoint Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr. To Direct the National NAN Ministers Division
—Apr 19 2012April 19, 2012 (NY, NY) National Action Network and the National Board of Directors have announced that Reverend Michael A. Walrond, Jr. has been named the Director of the National Action Network Ministers Division. The Ministers Division will seek to revive ecumenical activism around crucial social and civil rights issues such as the Stand Your Ground and Voter ID laws and will organize state tours around the aforementioned issues.
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Bill Cosby & John Legend to Headline National Action Network 14th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards
—Apr 18 2012BILL COSBY & JOHN LEGEND TO HEADLINE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK 14TH ANNUAL KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS—- RICHARD PARSONS, DENZEL & PAULETTA WASHINGTON, & DOUG MORRIS AMONG THE 14TH ANNUAL NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARD RECIPIENTS April 18, 2012 (New York, NY) Reverend Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN) will […]
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Statement from Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network Regarding the Disbanding of the Public Safety and Elections Task Force
—Apr 17 2012STATEMENT FROM REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK REGARDING THE DISBANDING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ELECTIONS TASK FORCE April 17, 2012 (New York, NY) “Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announced that it will disband its Public Safety and Elections task force. While this move is a step in the right direction, […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network to Present “MEASURING THE MOVEMENT”
—Apr 12 2012April 12, 2010, Washington, DC— On Saturday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network will hold the organization’s annual televised symposium taking place at Howard University entitled: “Measuring the Movement: Black Leaderships 12-Month Action Plan. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at Howard […]