While the nation witnessed countless protests, die-ins, and marches after the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, Garner’s widow, Esaw Snipes, was struggling to find the strength…
On Wednesday morning, the National Action Network will kick off its 25th year with their annual national convention — a welcome unification of civil rights…
Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the kick-off of the National Action Network today in New York. “We’re gong to focus on policing. We’re going…
A judge on Thursday ruled against releasing evidence presented to a grand jury that failed to indict a New York City police officer who administered…
In August of 2013 several national Black Civil Rights organizations came together to set a Black Agenda. This conglomeration of organizations included the National Urban League,…
In the wake of the Department of Justice’s scathing report on the Ferguson Police Department and their racially biased procedures, Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne…
A group of Black media owners have filed a $20 billion federal lawsuit against Comcast, Time Warner, Inc., the Rev. Al Sharpton, the NAACP and the National…
Erica Garner, daughter of slain cigarette seller Eric Garner, says comments she made about Rev. Al Sharpton in a video released by conservative activist James O’Keefe‘s…
Indianapolis is “Going Blue” in honor of the two New York police officers and one Florida police officer killed over the weekend. Blue light bulbs were first used earlier this year after the deaths of IMPD officers Rod Bradway and Perry Renn, but organizers say with these latest killings, police need more support than ever. […]
A week ago, the NAN offices were busy with activity. We were planning for the Justice For All March that took place on December 13. …
Eric Garner’s daughter has responded to criticism that Rev. Al Sharpton’s recent Washington march excluded young activists. Emerald Garner (pictured center), who co-chaired Sharpton’s “Justice For…
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition held a meeting Thursday with Sony executives, including company co-chair Amy Pascal, discussing possible diversity initiatives. RELATED: Kevin Hart’s…
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“Sometimes I Just Want To Give Up On Life:” Eric Garner’s Wife & Others Open Up At NAN Conference
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WATCH: National Action Network’s Annual Convention Kicks Off Amid Discussion Of Injustices
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Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Kicks Off Day One Of Convention In NYC
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New York Supreme Court Judge Nixes Release Of Eric Garner Grand Jury Evidence