Press Releases
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Statement by Rev. Sharpton on the arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
—Aug 04 2009“I am saddened and angered by the arrest and charging of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., arguably the most prominent Black scholar in the United States today and the most prominent Black at Harvard University. For Dr. Gates to be arrested and charged at his own home after identifying himself and being identified by Harvard […]
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Rev. Sharpton regarding allegations that Maloney used ‘N’ word
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Statement from Rev. Sharpton after Obama NAACP Speech
—Aug 04 2009July 16, 2009. “I salute President Obama on a truly historic speech where he not only clearly expressed the need for continued vigilance on inequality in this country, but he challenged African-Americans to make no excuses. It is important that we embrace the President’s whole message, not just the parts we may like.
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Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network on Latest Gun Violence Incidents in New York
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Rev. Al Sharpton to hold press conference about high unemployment amongst blacks
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National Action Network Across America
—Jul 23 2009NAN has been active around the country with our chapters all across America expanding initiatives and fighting civil rights issues that impact all people. Among the key issues that the organization is championing include anti-violence, immigration, education, decency, criminal justice, and much more. We invite you to become involved and find out what is happening […]
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Reverend Al Sharpton to visit Bermuda in a show of support for premier Ewart Brown and efforts around resettlement of Guantanamo uighurs
—Jul 23 2009New York, NY (June 19, 2009)—Reverend Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network, and one of the country’s leading civil rights advocates, will visit Bermuda Monday, June 22, to meet with Prime Minister Ewart Brown and clergy leaders to show of support from the civil rights community for the humanitarian deed and courage shown […]
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National Action Network Makes New Appointments
—Jul 23 2009June 12, 2009 — Rev. Al Sharpton, President and CEO of the National Action Network announced two new appointments to the organization. Tamika Mallory has been named Executive Director and Michael A. Hardy, Esq. has been named as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Both have already begun performing their new assignments.
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Rev. Sharpton is pleased to be at the announcement of new Supreme Court Justice
—Jul 23 2009Rev. Sharpton has been invited and is very proud to be at the announcement of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. He has fought long and hard to bring together coalitions between Blacks and Browns and he did 90-days in jail around Vieques , Puerto Rico. In the spirit of that coalition […]