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REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO HONOR WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AGAINST JUSTICE AND INEQUALITY AT NAN’S ANNUAL ACTION & AUTHORITY RECEPTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 15, 2015

Contact: Liz Kenigsberg / Dominic Hawkins

Phone: 202-464-9522

REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO HONOR WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AGAINST INJUSTICE AND INEQUALITY AT NAN’S ANNUAL ACTION & AUTHORITY RECEPTION

Reception will highlight women who are committed to fighting injustice during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference

(NEW YORK, NY) – The National Action Network (NAN) will host its annual Action & Authority Reception Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, DC. The event, which coincides with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, will honor women who have made meaningful contributions to the ongoing battle against injustice and inequality. Hosted by NAN President and Founder Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN’s Executive Director Janaye Ingram, the annual event will feature leading women in politics, human rights and social justice.

WHEN:                                 Wednesday, September 16, 2015

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

(Doors open at 5:15 PM)

WHERE:                               Human Rights Campaign

1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W.

Washington, DC 20036

HONOREES:                        The Honorable Mignon Clyburn

Commissioner,

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Lucia McBath

National Spokesperson,

Everytown for Gun Safety/Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

The Honorable Terri Sewell

U.S. Representative,

7th District of Alabama

The Honorable Erica Thomas

Georgia State Representative,

39th House District

Alicin Williamson

Principal

The Raben Group

HOST COMMITTEE:           Alix Dejean

Chanelle Hardy

Rep. Robin Kelly

Jamal Simmons

Yvette Miley

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