Press Releases
Rev. Al Sharpton & National Action Network (NAN) To Participate In Activities Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Rodney King Beating
—REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES MARKING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RODNEY KING BEATING—
REV. SHARPTON TO CALL FOR PEOPLE TO USE CURRENT CHALLENGES AS A WAY OF PULLING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR AN HONEST DIALOGUE ABOUT PROGRESS & EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW —-ONE THAT IS NOT ABOUT POLARIZATION OR VIOLENCE
Monday, April 23, 2012—Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network will join with community leaders and clergy to mark the 20th anniversary of the Rodney King beating by urging people to come together on key issues and by urging conflict resolution stressing that violence is not the answer. According to Rev. Sharpton: “We had a missed opportunity 20-years ago. People should not forget that t it was a white videographer that filmed the Rodney King beating and brought it to the attention of America. At best we can all work together to become united with equal protection under the law. In light of cases across the country from Trayvon Martin–to the 6-year-old Georgia kindergartner that was handcuffed– to the Ramarley Graham case in NY– we must be committed to the theme that violence and intolerance has no room in discussions about trying to make the system work fairly for everyone.”
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Prayer Gathering to call for Unity
West Angeles Church of God and Christ – North Campus
3045 S. Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Rev. Al Sharpton is a featured speaker, along with Trayvon Martin’s parents
Bishop Charles Blake is the Presiding Bishop
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton to preach two services at First African Methodist Episcopal Church
2270 South Harvard Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
Theme: Peace and Reconciliation.
10:30 a.m. First Service
12:30 p.m. Second Service