REV. AL SHARPTON MOURNS THE PASSING OF SINGER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST HARRY BELAFONTE New York, NY (April 25, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), today issued the following statement on the passing of Harry Belafonte, who was 96. The Harlem-born singer used his platform to fight for social justice at the height of the civil rights movement and became a leader for other activists. “Harry Belafonte was a true mentor and friend. I am heartbroken t

We are live right now on Keeping It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton (1–4 PM ET).I was just joined by Shavon Arline-Bradley, President & CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), an organization whose legacy stretches from Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to Dr. Dorothy Height, and now to this generation.She spoke powerfully on why Black women, who drive $2.1 trillion in consumer power, are at the forefront of the March on Wall Street. She also called out the hypocrisy of targeting leaders like Federa

Presenting Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds with the Activism in the Arts Award at the 2025 National Action Network Triumph Awards. #NANTriumphAwards #NAN2025 #Babyface | Reverend Al Sharpton

Presenting Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds with the Activism in the Arts Award at the 2025 National Action Network Triumph Awards. A 13-time Grammy Award–winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Babyface has not only defined the sound of generations but has also used his platform to uplift our community and advance social change through the power of music. His artistry and activism continue to inspire across the world. Congratulations, Babyface, on this well-deserved honor. #NANTriumphAwards #NAN202

Reverend Al Sharpton, the fiery civil rights figure and television personality, once took on a covert role few would have imagined. In the 1980s, while navigating New York’s political world and its bustling music scene, he crossed paths with federal agents running a sting operation. From that moment, Sharpton stepped into the shadows to help the FBI crack down on the mob’s grip over the industry. Reports say he wore hidden recording devices, funneled intelligence to investigators, and contribute