The National Action Network (NAN) kicks off its 31st annual national convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Wednesday; the four-day event runs through Saturday. This year’s program focuses on civil rights and urgent social justice themes.
Rev. Al Sharpton cuts the ribbon to kick of the 31st annual National Action Network National Convention in MidtownThe National Action Network kicks off its 31st annual national convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Wednesday; the four-day event runs through Saturday. This year’s program focuses on civil rights and urgent social justice themes.
On Wednesday morning, more than a dozen leaders and officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, NAACP New York State Conference President Hazel Dukes and Rev. Jesse Jackson helped Sharpton cut the ribbon to begin the convention.Credit:“We do not need performance activism, we need transformative activism,” Sharpton said. “That’s what we will be about these next four days. If you came to vent, you’re at the wrong convention. If you came to see the big names, you’re at the wrong convention.
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