Press Releases
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Joint statement from Rev. Al Sharpton, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Anthony Wiener regarding trip to Haiti
—Jan 19 2010January 18, 2010–Because the understandably extreme short notice given to fly into Haiti has made it impossible logistically to amass the necessary personnel, equipment and supplies from across the region within that short window to get to Haiti, and that we wish to ensure that the supplies and help do not cause an undue administrative […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton to hold media availability from New Orleans tonight to call for Black churches to unite & to raise record monies for Haiti and to denounce Pat Robertson’s comments referencing New Orleans & Katrina
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New York City Peace Week
—Jan 14 2010National Action Network (NAN) and Reverend Al Sharpton want to personally invite you and your young people to take part in a groundbreaking project that we believe can truly make a difference in our community. During the week of January 15 – 22, NAN is joining forces with the leading anti-violence community organizations, corporations, hip-hop […]
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Statement by Rev. Sharpton on comments made by Sen. Harry Reid regarding Obama
—Jan 10 2010I have learned of certain unfortunate comments made by Senator Reid regarding President Barack Obama and have spoken with Senator Reid about those comments. While there is no question that Senator Reid did not select the best word choice in this instance, these comments should not distract America from its continued focus on securing healthcare […]
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Statement by Dominique Sharpton on MTA Decision to Keep Student Metro Cards
—Jan 08 2010“The fact that student metro cards were saved is a clear indication that the lives and welfare of our children are important to our communities and the city in which we live. It is now up to us to utilize the leverage we have to properly educate our children and utilize the minimal opportunities given […]
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Rev. Sharpton calls for a meeting with NBA executives & players
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Rev Sharpton & NAN to Hold Special Live Radio Broadcast in Memory of Percy Sutton
—Jan 02 2010 -
Reverend Al Sharpton hosts NAN’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive in partnership with news-talk 1380 WAOK and Wal-Mart
—Dec 26 2009In Atlanta, GA- Reverend Al Sharpton hosted NAN’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive in partnership with news-talk 1380 WAOK and Wal-Mart to benefit children in the Atlanta metropolitan area on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Joining Rev. Sharpton in giving away gifts to the children was Sheree Whitfield of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.