Rev. Sharpton’s National Action Network Brings Robust Civil…

From "Mothers of the Movement" to former attorney general Eric Holder and Bernie Sanders, the NAN convention is required attendance…
09.17.17
Civil Rights Groups Press Trump’s Attorney General On…

Civil rights leaders met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss their concerns about the DOJ's direction.
03.08.17
The Fight For Justice Continues Five Years After…

Five years after Trayvon Martin’s death, the fight for justice for young Black men continues.
02.26.17
Amadou Diallo Foundation Hosts Benefit Gala On Anniversary…

The Amadou Diallo Foundation hosted its second annual benefit gala in Harlem on the 18th anniversary of his death.
02.08.17
Roy Innis, From Black Nationalist To Black Republican, Dies…

Innis, once known as a fiery Black Power nationalist shifted ideology in his later years to become a conservative Republican.
01.12.17
Highlights From Cathy Hughes’ Howard School Of Communications…

Howard University on Sunday honored Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned multi-media company in…
04.10.18
Police Organization Apologizes For Historic Mistreatment Of Minorities

One of the nation's largest police organizations apologizes for historic mistreatment of minorities. The group's president urged law enforcement to…
10.18.16
Hundreds Gather To Bid Farewell To Veteran Journalist…

homegoing service was attended by legendary members of the Black press like Les Payne and Ed Gordon. Kemba Smith —…
04.27.18
Is Nate Parker The Victim Of A Right-Wing…

Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton is questioning why filmmaker Nate Parker is under intense public scrutiny for rape charges leveled against…
08.22.16
Education Coalition Led By Al Sharpton Launches First…

A coalition led by Al Sharpton launched the first phase of an education movement. Churches in four cities are organizing…
06.22.16
Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Rachel Dolezal’s Parents For…

Rev. Al Sharpton is questioning why Rachel Dolezal’s parents chose to out her for faking her racial identity now of…
06.15.15
WATCH: National Action Network’s Annual Convention Kicks Off…

On Wednesday morning, the National Action Network will kick off its 25th year with their annual national convention — a…
04.08.15
EXCLUSIVE: Erica Garner Slams “Fraudulent Claims” In O’Keefe…

Erica Garner, daughter of slain cigarette seller Eric Garner, says comments she made about Rev. Al Sharpton in a video released…
02.25.15
Black Head of Academy Responds To Oscar Nom…

Predictably, after the swift and cutting backlash from the blinding whiteness of this year’s Oscar nominations – from the front lines…
01.18.15
Black Hollywood Task Force Formed After Sony Hack

After Sony’s embarrassing email hacking scandal laid bare Hollywood’s deep-seated race problems, civil rights leaders have formed a diversity committee…
01.13.15
Scenes From The “Justice For All” March in…

Despite frigid temperatures, thousands descended on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to protest police violence against black people and recent…
12.15.14
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