[Reverend Al Sharpton]
Kugel: As Sharpton, himself, put it to me during our conversation, “People have called me an ambulance chaser, but we are the ambulance.”
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Reverend Al Sharpton
Civil Rights Leaders Denounce White Militia Violence Supported by Police
[White Militia Violence]
Civil Rights Groups: We call on Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, to immediately investigate and prosecute these killings, the shooting of Mr. Blake…They must also demand the immediate removal of Chief Miskinis.”
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“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March will Enforce COVID-19 Rules
[“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March]
NAN: “The march’s COVID-19 protocols include distributing masks, thermometer check-in stations, restricting access to buses from states or cities that are COVID-19 hot spots, and practicing social distancing.”
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NAN To Honor Eric Garner and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
[Eric Garner\John Lewis]
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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NAN Announces “Get You Knee Off Our Necks” March on Washington
[“Get You Knee Off Our Neck” March on Washington]
Martin Luther King, III: “We are in the midst of the largest civil and human rights movement in history. Now is the time and this is the generation that can realize the dream my father spoke of 57 years ago.”
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MALCOLM X 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TO BE LIVESTREAM ON TUESDAY MAY 19TH
[MALCOLM X 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION]
Stevie Wonder, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Actor/Activist Russell Brand and Reverend Al Sharpton have joined Tuesday, May 19th’s #MalcolmXDay Livestream event in celebration of Malcolm X’s 95th birthday.
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NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK WILL CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF BLACK NEWS CHANNEL ON FEBRUARY 11TH
[Black Media]
To celebrate the launch of the Black News Channel: The only African American focused 24/7 News Network, NAN will host a conversation on the importance of meeting the information and entertainment needs of diverse audiences.
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HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON POLICE BRUTALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
[Police Brutality News]
On Sep. 19 the House Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing on police practices.
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