Rev. Al Sharpton's Weekly Blog
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The Year In Review
—Dec 29 2010It’s that time of year again. As we prepare to begin 2011, many of us take a moment to pause and reflect on the year that was. We assess the victories, setbacks and all that transpired in between. We here at National Action Network couldn’t be more proud of our accomplishments; not for the sheer […]
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Yes We Can
—Dec 29 2010Ever since the notorious mid-term elections, much of the nation has been fixated on President Obama’s alleged shortcomings and the lack of government to get anything accomplished. Even when things were blatantly out of his control, the President was forced to take heat for Republican filibustering and politicians who were only concerned with advancing their […]
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The True Culprits
—Dec 09 2010Over the course of the last several weeks, we have diligently watched as our President, Barack Obama, and the Democratic Party withstood filibustering and stonewalling from the right. Conducting hearings on the weekend, and doing everything they conceivably could to assist the poor and middle-class, their repeated attempts at compromise were met with fierce resistance […]
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Wikileaks – Proceed with Caution
—Nov 29 2010Taken at face value, the latest Wikileaks release is in one word – disturbing. Leaked confidential information regarding international relations and sensitive global issues, these 250,000 documents have reshaped the dynamic of diplomacy perhaps like never before. The diplomatic cables touch on everything like Guantanamo Bay, predator drone attacks in Yemen, officials in Afghanistan, Russian […]
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Our Triumph
—Nov 17 2010It was a triumphant evening. One by one, artists, performers, public servants, journalists and those with a keen understanding of activism hit the stage last night at the Lincoln Center in NY as National Action Network presented our very 1st annual Triumph Awards. Honoring those in arts, entertainment and sports, the awards paid homage to […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton says Obama and Boehner must work together to close racial achievement gap
—Nov 12 2010On the heels of President Obama’s self-professed “shellacking,” a renewed urgency for bipartisanship has emerged in Washington. One week later, a new study proves that the education gap between the races in the United States – specifically, the crisis facing young black men – remains as devastating as ever.
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A Notice to the GOP
—Nov 09 2010More often than not, virtually everything we as adults do is for the betterment of our children, and of course, their future. Some of us work two/three jobs just to provide food and shelter, while others sacrifice their own dreams so that the next generation may attend college or perhaps even graduate school. We collectively […]
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Election Day
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The Hate Must End
—Oct 12 2010Many of us recall the stories of our parents and grandparents – or remember the era ourselves – when people of color feared simply walking down our own streets. With the ominous reality of lynching, kidnapping, beatings, harassment and constant intimidation, we walked in groups and were on alert whenever we set foot outside our […]
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Cyber Bullying and Our Children
—Oct 05 2010Adolescence is a challenging time for virtually everyone. Discovering yourself, building your own identity and finding your place in this sometimes confusing world is no easy feat. And along the road to self-awareness, antagonists – better known as bullies – may present themselves in various forms and throw roadblocks in the way of our […]