asharpton26@nul.org

Speaker Bio

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Rev. Al Sharpton
Founder & President/ National Action Network

The Rev. Al Sharpton is one of the preeminent civil rights leaders of our time. In addition to his leadership role with the National Action Network (NAN), he anchors “PoliticsNation” on MSNBC, hosts the nationally syndicated radio shows “Keepin’ It Real” and “The Hour of Power,” holds weekly action rallies, and speaks out on behalf of those who have been silenced and marginalized. Rooted in the spirit and tradition of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., NAN boasts more than 100 chapters nationwide, promoting a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for a single standard of justice and equal opportunity for all. Sharpton and NAN advocate on behalf of the powerless, fighting for voting rights, pay equity, police reform, reproductive rights, fair housing, healthcare, LGBTQ rights, environmental justice, and quality education.