Press Releases
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BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS TO CONVENE CROSS-RACIAL, CULTURAL AND GENERATIONAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON THIS AUGUST
—Jul 26 2023Large Coalition Demonstrates Solidarity Among Black, Brown, Women, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Jewish and Other Communities Amid Alarming Threats to Democracy, Civil Rights WASHINGTON – In wake of the Supreme Court’s continued campaign against democracy and civil rights, Black leaders will bring together a large coalition for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington this August. Rev. Al […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON APPLAUDS PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR ESTABLISHING THE EMMETT TILL AND MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY NATIONAL MONUMENT
—Jul 25 2023New York, NY (Tuesday, July 25, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on President Biden’s directive to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois. “I had the distinct honor of knowing Mamie Till-Mobley, who had visited the National Action Network’s […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF REV. JESSE JACKSON AS HEAD OF RAINBOW PUSH COALITION
—Jul 14 2023Represents Decades of Mentorship, Friendship Among Two of America’s Leading Civil Rights Figures New York, NY (Friday, July 14, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s announcement that he will retire as President of the Rainbow PUSH coalition. Rev. Jackson served […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON, NAN TELL CORPORATE AMERICA TO EXPECT ‘BLACKLASH’ IF THEY BACK OUT OF DEI COMMITMENTS AFTER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULING
—Jul 13 2023Warning Comes Amid Report Republican Attorneys General Pressure Fortune 100 Companies Over Diversity Policies New York, NY (Thursday, July 13, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement in response to a Wall Street Journal piece today on a letter sent by Republican attorneys general to Fortune 100 companies, […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton, King Family Convene 60 National Organizations as Partners for 60th Anniversary of March on Washington on Saturday, August 26th
—Jul 11 2023WASHINGTON – Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King, III, and Arndrea Waters King have brought together 60 national organizations across racial, cultural, and generational lines as partners for the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The August 26th demonstration will not be a commemoration but a continuation of the “dream” Dr. King outlined at the Lincoln Memorial […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON BLASTS SUPREME COURT FOR STICKING DAGGER IN THE BACK OF BLACK AMERICA
—Jun 29 2023Calls for Judicial Reforms to Supreme Court as Bench Deals Yet Another Blow to Civil Rights New York, New York – (Thursday, June 29, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), condemned the Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn affirmative action in higher education. The 6-3 and 6-2 decisions […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON SLAMS FLORIDA OFFICIALS FOR DECLINING TO FILE MURDER CHARGES AGAINST WOMAN WHO FATALLY SHOT AJIKE “AJ” OWENS
—Jun 26 2023Calls for U.S. Department of Justice to Intervene after Outrageous Decision New York, New York – (Monday, June 26, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), today responded to Florida prosecutors’ decision to not file murder charges against the woman who fatally shot Ajike “AJ” Owens after knocking on […]
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60th Anniversary of March on Washington A Continuation of Dr. King’s Work
—Jun 20 2023WASHINGTON – This August, Martin Luther King, III, Arndrea Waters King, and Rev. Al Sharpton will participate in events marking the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. A continuation, not commemoration, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s work, the event will bring together the three global civil rights leaders and partner organizations from across […]
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TOMORROW: REV. SHARPTON, NAN KICK OFF JUNETEENTH WEEKEND WITH OLDEST TULSA RACE MASSACRE SURVIVOR AT HOUSE OF JUSTICE
—Jun 16 2023Rev. Sharpton Welcomes Viola Ford Fletcher, 109, and Her Brother Hughes Van Ellis, 102, for Remembrance of the Black Wall Street Massacre New York, NY (Saturday, June 17, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN) Saturday will welcome Viola Ford Fletcher, “Mother Fletcher,” and her younger brother Hughes […]
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REV. AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO INDICTMENT AGAINST JORDAN NEELY KILLER DANIEL PENNY
—Jun 15 2023Salutes Grand Jury for Holding Killer Accountable for Strangling Neely During Mental Health Episode on NYC Subway New York, NY (June 14, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement in response to the reported indictment against Daniel Penny, who strangled Jordan Neely on a Manhattan subway last […]