NAN To Honor Eric Garner and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

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National Action Network (NAN) will recognize the historic life of Congressman and Civil Rights legend John Lewis while commemorating the sixth anniversary of the murder of Eric Garner.
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On Saturday, July 18th, Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network (NAN) will recognize the historic life of Congressman and Civil Rights legend John Lewis while commemorating the sixth anniversary of the murder of Eric Garner.

In addition, Congressmember-elect Jamaal Bowman will join the family of Eric Garner to honor the life of Eric Garner, who was choked to death six years ago by New York City police officers in Staten Island.

This rally and will commemorate the sixth anniversary of Garner’s death and peacefully protest every victim of police brutality across the nation. The rally will also mobilize the community to stand in unwavering solidarity against the unnecessary and unacceptable losses of innocent Black lives at the hands of law enforcement.

The rally will take place at the National Action Network headquarters – “The House of Justice” at106 W 145th St at Malcolm X Blvd New York, NY.

Watch the livestream: www.nationalactionnetwork.com

Watch on TV: Impact Television

Network Facebook live stream @TheNationalActionNetwork

Listen in NYC on WLIB 1190 AM

About National Action Network

National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.

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