Press Releases
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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
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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.
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National Action Network’s Membership Director, Dominique Sharpton, the eldest daughter of civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, voices opposition to the MTA’s proposal to end student metro cards
—Dec 15 2009New York, NY (December 15, 2009) –Dominique Sharpton, the eldest daughter of civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton and the national Membership Director for National Action Network is voicing her opposition to the MTA’s proposal to end student metro cards in New York City. In the following statement, Dominique makes the case that the future […]
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Seeking a Bone Marrow Donor – Letter from Shawn Austin
—Dec 06 2009Dear Friends, I am writing to request your urgent help in securing a bone marrow donor for my wife, Jennifer Jones Austin. Jennifer has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Her chances of surviving the disease are slim unless she can undergo a bone marrow transplant within the next few months. In addition to […]
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Rev. Sharpton on Meet the Press – 11/15/09
—Nov 11 2009REV. AL SHARPTON, SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN AND FORMER SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH WILL BE ON MEET THE PRESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH TO DISCUSS EDUCATION REFORM AND THEIR NATIONAL TOUR “Meet the Press” airs Sundays from 9-10 a.m. ET on the NBC-TV network; 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET in New York and Washington. To check the time […]
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Rev Al Sharpton and NAN to Lead Emergency Day of Outrage Around County against Gun Violence Nov 23, 2009 at 2pm EST
—Nov 09 2009New York, NY (November 5, 2009)—Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN), along with community members across the country will lead a National Day of Outrage on November 23 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to call attention to the nationwide epidemic of violence in urban communities. Thousands of concerned citizens will come together from Chicago […]