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Exclusive: Rev. Al Sharpton, More Black Leaders, Celebs Share Life-Changing Lessons theroot.com/exclusive-rev-… @TheRoot

Potential 2028 Democrats Flocked to His Convention. Here’s How He Sized Them Up. In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not. nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/… @nytimes #NANCONV2026 #ICYMI

Jack Schlossberg reunites with Rev. Al Sharpton at convention after their power breakfast pagesix.com/2026/04/09/soc… #NANCONV2026 #ICYMI

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Macon, Georgia, we’re coming together to build and move forward. The National Action Network is officially rechartering in Macon, and we are calling on community leaders, advocates, and changemakers to step up and be part of this next chapter. This membership meeting is an opportunity to connect, organize, and help establish leadership for a stronger, unified presence in the Macon community. We are seeking committed individuals ready to serve as officers and charter members who are passionate about advocacy, civic engagement, and creating real change. Join us Saturday, April 18 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 2227 Mercer University Drive in Macon, Georgia. If you are ready to lead, ready to serve, and ready to build, we want you in the room. For more information, contact nanmaconga@gmail.com #NationalActionNetwork #NANMacon #MaconGA #CommunityLeadership #Organize

Join our National Action Network Las Vegas Chapter today in partnership with Bill H. McDonnell Ministries for a special edition Shepherd’s Breakfast focused on pastors and church leadership. This timely conversation, “Who’s Judging the Church,” will bring together faith leaders, community voices, and judicial candidates for meaningful dialogue. Friday, April 17, 2026 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PT The Wealthy Place 902 W. Owens Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106 #NationalActionNetwork #NANLasVegas #FaithAndJustice #CommunityLeadership

Last Wednesday night, the National Action Network’s 2026 Convention came alive at the Sheraton NY Times Square Hotel as we celebrated the very best of leadership, service, and legacy at the Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala. Over a thousand people filled that room, and the energy was undeniable. This year, we were proud to honor: The NAN Cultural Award - Louis Carr, President of BET Networks The NAN Business Leadership Award - Marc Holliday, Chairman & CEO of SL Green Realty Corp. The Chairman’s Award - Lawrence O’Donnell, host of The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNOW Special Recognition - George Faison, Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, and co-founder of the Faison Firehouse - which will now serve as the National Action Network’s new House of Justice headquarters The President’s Award - Billy Porter, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer The Bayard Rustin Labor Award - Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) The Community Impact and Sports Innovation Award - Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee The Michael A. Hardy Service Award - Jamie Bland, founder of Jumpstart Productions and President of the Paterson, NJ chapter of the National Action Network Our honorees were presented by NAN President/Founder Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, NAN Board Chair Rev. W Franklyn Richardson, and Vice Chair Jennifer Jones Austin. The evening was opened by NAN board member Camille Joseph-Goldman and lifted in song by the NAN Change Choir under the direction of renowned gospel artist, Pastor Vincent Bohanan. For more highlights from the 2026 NAN Convention, visit NAN’s YouTube/Facebook or nanconvention2026.com. Video credit: @SupremeCr8tive #NANCONV2026

Kamala Harris tells cheering crowd she’s ‘thinking about’ another White House run The former vice president’s statement at a Black political convention was one of her most explicit signals yet that she could campaign again for president in 2028. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/… #NANCONV2026

The enduring influence of Al Sharpton politico.com/newsletters/ne… #NANCONV2026 #ICYMI

Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton’s conference apnews.com/article/sharpt… #NANCONV2026 #ICYMI

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Greer issued a direct challenge to the audience on HBCUs, calling on individuals to think of themselves as philanthropists regardless of wealth. theeduledger.com/demographics/a…

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss cbsnews.com/newyork/news/k…

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MULLINS STANDS: A Church Full of Witnesses and an Election Being Stolen in Plain Sight cubnsc.com/post/mullins-s…

Seated at the front of the homegoing service for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, listening as her obituary is read, the weight of this loss is impossible to ignore. A baby who had just begun to walk and say “Mama,” now being remembered in a room filled with grief instead of milestones. It is a painful reminder of how senseless gun violence continues to take innocent lives far too soon. As I prepare to deliver the eulogy, we stand with Kaori’s family in this moment of unimaginable sorrow. No parent should have to endure this. We must continue to demand accountability and real action to protect our children and our communities. Rest in peace, Kaori.

“A funeral for Kaori Patterson-Moore, the 7-month-old baby girl killed by a stray bullet in botched Brooklyn gang hit, has been set for Monday, with Rev. Al Sharpton to give the eulogy, officials said. The “homegoing” service for the infant will be at Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home (1 Troy Avenue) in Brooklyn, organizers said.…” - nydailynews.com/2026/04/11/fun…

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This weekend on #PoliticsNation, present and eel as we none young x reflected on the dialogue coming out of the National Action Network’s 35th Annual Convention here in New York, where leaders from across the country convened at a critical moment for our democracy. I sat down with Kamala Harris to discuss the global impact of Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions, the ongoing war in Iran, and what it means for America’s standing in the world. She spoke candidly about restoring trust, strengthening alliances, and putting the American people first. When asked directly about 2028, Vice President Harris shared that she is considering a run, making clear that leadership must be about delivering real progress for the people, not personal ambition. #NANCONV2026