Press Releases
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Speaking from York University in Toronta, Canada, Rev. Al Sharpton hears concerns from students and Canadian citizens that the birther issue has set back the image of racial progress the U.S. gained in ’08 with the election of President Obama
—Apr 30 2011Friday, April 29, 2011 (Toronto, Canada)—-Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network, spoke today at York University in Toronto, Canada, and was saddened by the heartfelt concerns from many in the student body and citizens who attended his lecture who said the Birther issue and attacks on President Obama have diminished […]
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White House Office of Public Engagement Releases New Webpage
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE DAILY BRIEFING FRIDAY, APRIL 1: On Wednesday, The President will travel to New York, NY to delivery remarks at tha National Action Network’s 20th Anniversary and National Convention
—Apr 07 2011President Barack Obama Back To New York For Rev. Al Sharpton National Action Network Bash: Fresh off his big DNC fundraising visit to Harlem this week, President Obama is set to return to New York City on Wednesday, April 6, as a featured speaker at the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network yearly bash. READ […]
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President Barack Obama to deliver remarks at the 20th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards on Wednesday, April 6; Instructions to apply for media credentials
—Apr 04 2011New York, NY (March 31, 2011) – National Action Network’s (NAN) Founder and President, Reverend Al Sharpton and National Executive Director, Tamika D. Mallory announced today that Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement will deliver the keynote address during their milestone 20th Anniversary Celebration and […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network (NAN) to welcome Senior Presidential Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett for a keynote address during NAN’s Women’s Power Luncheon at NAN’s 20th Anniversary & National Convention
—Mar 31 2011New York, NY (March 31, 2011) – National Action Network’s (NAN) Founder and President, Reverend Al Sharpton and National Executive Director, Tamika D. Mallory announced today that Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement will deliver the keynote address during their milestone 20th Anniversary Celebration and […]
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Program Note: MSNBC Presents “A Stronger America: The Black Agenda,” A Panel Discussion on Black Leadership in America | Sunday, April 10, 12-2 pm ET | MSNBC Anchor ED Schultz hosts
—Mar 30 2011NEW YORK-March 29, 2011-On Sunday, April 10, MSNBC anchor Ed Schultz will host a panel discussion with the National Action Network’s Rev. Al Sharpton titled, “A Stronger America: The Black Agenda” from noon-2 p.m. ET. The panel comes at the end of the National Action Network’s annual summit, and will feature prominent African American leaders […]
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2011 20th Anniversary National Convention Press Credentials Form
—Mar 21 2011Washington, D.C. – National civil rights activist and leader, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Lee A. Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees will be in New Haven, CT on Monday, March 14, to lead a rally and march in support of New Haven public service workers at the United […]
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Noted Civil Rights Leader Rev. Al Sharpton, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee A. Saunders in New Haven March 14
—Mar 14 2011Washington, D.C. – National civil rights activist and leader, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Lee A. Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees will be in New Haven, CT on Monday, March 14, to lead a rally and march in support of New Haven public service workers at the United […]
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Noted Civil Rights Leader Rev. Al Sharpton, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee A. Saunders, AFT President Randi Weingarten in Toledo March 8
—Mar 07 2011Toledo, OH – National civil rights activist and leader, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Lee A. Saunders, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, will be in Toledo on Tuesday, March 8 to speak out against the assault on public services, including […]