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Coverage of Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Convention
18May2011 Filed under: Activism, African Americans in the Media, Black History, Black Intellectuals and Scholars, Black in America, Education, Education Reform, Health Care Reform, Jobs, National Politics, Poverty, President Obama, Progressives, Public Schools, Recession Author: Jonathan Jelks
Rev. Al Sharpton National Action Network convention convenes every spring in New York City. This event has become one the premiere events that addresses a national black agenda. This year President Obama spoke about a change in the way that Americans approach politics, and commitment to truth telling and creating a more fair and equal America through Public Policy. Here are some the highlights:
President Barack Obama Speaks At The National Action Network Convention.
Rev. Darren Fergusion’s talks supporting Black Males after Prison at the 2011 National action Network Convention Forum – “Reborn and Rehabilitated: Life’s Second Chances”
Dr. Lenora Fulani addresses Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Education panel. She discusses the Achievement Gap and education in the black community.