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As the nation confronts a renewed moment of moral urgency, Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network (NAN) convene the 2026 National Action Network Convention April 8th - 11th 2026, marking 35 years of NAN’s unwavering fight for civil rights, justice, and equality. From the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to escalating attacks on voting rights and ballot access, to the continued rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments across corporate and public institutions, the need for organized, principled action has never been clearer. These challenges are further compounded by ongoing failures in police accountability and persistent economic inequality impacting Black and Brown communities.
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These challenges are further compounded by ongoing failures in police accountability and persistent economic inequality impacting Black and Brown communities. In this critical moment, the 2026 National Action Network Convention will serve as a powerful gathering of leaders, advocates, and everyday citizens committed to advancing justice, protecting hard-won rights, and building a stronger, more equitable future for all.
The National Action Network Women’s Empowerment and Networking Luncheon brings together influential leaders, innovators, and advocates for an afternoon dedicated to connection, inspiration, and impact. This signature event highlights the achievements of remarkable women across industries while fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Featuring a distinguished group of honorees and a keynote address from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the luncheon serves as both a celebration of excellence and a call to continued leadership and service.
Join us on April 9th at 12:00 PM at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for an engaging experience that empowers voices, builds community, and advances purpose-driven change.
For more information or to register, please visit nationalactionnetwork.net.
2026 NAN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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7:30 AM – 3:00 PM | REGISTRATION
Back Lobby, 1st Floor
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | RIBBON CUTTING & OPENING REMARKS
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network,
Reverend Doctor W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman, National Board of Directors, National Action Network,
Jennifer Jones Austin, Esq., Vice Chair, National Board of Directors, National Action Network,
Elected Officials:
The Honorable George Alvarez, Member, New York State Assembly, (District 78)
The Honorable Alvin Bragg, District Attorney, New York County, (Manhattan), NY
The Honorable Gale Brewer, Member, New York City Council, (District 6)
The Honorable Darcel Clark, District Attorney, Bronx County, NY,
The Honorable Vanessa L. Gibson, Borough President, Bronx, NY
The Honorable Daniel S. Goldman, U.S. Representative, (NY-10)
The Honorable Rita Joseph, Member, New York City Council (District-40)
The Honorable Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Borough President, Manhattan, NY
The Honorable Zohran Mamdani, Mayor, New York City, NY
The Honorable Jerrold Nadler, U.S. Representative, (NY-12)
The Honorable Kevin Parker, Senator, New York State Senate, (District 21)
The Honorable Yusef Salaam, Member, New York City Council, (District 9)
The Honorable Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate, New York City, NY
The Honorable Mark Levine, Comptroller, New York City, NY
The Honorable Julie Menin, 35th Speaker, New York City Council, (District 5)
The Honorable Grace Meng, Member, New York State Congress
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | JUSTICE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND HEALING: VOICES OF VICTIMS AND FAMILIES
MODERATOR:
Ben Crump, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney
PANELISTS:
Gwen Carr, Mother of Eric Garner, Founder, The Eric Garner Foundation
Wanda Cooper –Jones, Mother of Ahmaud Arbery, and Founder, Ahmaud Arbery Foundation
Pamela Dias, Mother of A.J. Owens, and Advocate, Gun Violence Prevention
Philonise Floyd, Brother of George Floyd, and Social Justice Advocate
Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin, and Co-founder, Trayvon Martin Foundation
The Honorable Yusef Salaam, Member, New York City Council, (District 9), and Member, Exonerated Central Park Five
Rodney Wells, Father of Tyre Nichols, and Advocate, Police Accountability
Row Vaughn Wells, Mother of Tyre Nichols, and Advocate, Police Accountability
Korey Wise, Member, Exonerated Central Park Five, and Justice Reform Advocate
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | FIRESIDE CHATReverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Al Green, U.S. Representative (TX –9)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable LaMonica McIver, U.S. House Representative (NJ –10)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:05 PM – 2:05 PM | JUSTICE IN ACTION: ACCOUNTABILITY, REFORM, AND THE FUTURE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA
MODERATOR:
Ben Crump, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney
PANELISTS:
The Honorable Alvin Bragg, Esq., District Attorney, New York County, NY
Jennifer Jones Austin, Esq., Vice Chair, National Action Network’s Board of Directors, and CEO & Executive Director, Federation of Protestant Workers Association (FPWA)
Tony Romanucci, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney, and Founding Partner, Romanucci & Blandin
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:05 PM – 3:05 PM | POWER, NOT PERMISSION: ORGANIZING FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN A NEW ERA OF LABOR
MODERATOR:
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
PANELISTS:
Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute, (APRI)
Eric Bunn Sr., National Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation of Government Employees, (AFGE)
Manny Pastreich, President, 32BJ SEIU
Lee Saunders, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME)
Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, (AFT)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:05 PM – 3:35 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Ro Khanna, U.S. House of Representatives (CA –17)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:35 PM – 4:20 PM | THE EQUITY BLUEPRINT: A NEW STRATEGY FOR HOME OWNERSHIP & WEALTH
Powered By: Airbnb
MODERATOR:
Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
PANELISTS:
Ewuniike N. Brady, VP, Customer Growth Segments Lead, Wells Fargo, Home Lending
Reverend Doctor Adolphus C. Lacey Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn
The Honorable Mercedes Narcisse, Council Member, 46th District, New York City Council
Jamie Smarr, President and Chief Executive Officer, New York City Housing Partnership
Ashley Thomas III, National President, National Association of Real Estate Brokers, NAREB
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
4:20 PM – 6:30 PM | BREAK
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | KEEPERS OF THE DREAM RECEPTION
Empire Ballroom, 2nd Floor
7:00 PM | KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS CEREMONY (TICKETED EVENT)
HONOREES:
Jamie Bland, Founder, Jumpstart Productions, President, Paterson New Jerey Chapter, National Action Network
Louis Carr, President, BET
Marc Holliday, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, SL Green Realty Corp.
Alex Lasry, Chief Executive Officer, FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee
Lawrence O’Donnell, Host,The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, MS NOW
Billy Porter, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award –winning Actor & Singer
Lee Saunders, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME)
Metropolitan Ballroom, 2nd Floor -
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Empire East Ballroom – 2nd Floor
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION
Back Lobby, 1st Floor
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | NAN BOARD MEETING
Central Park West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | NAN RESOURCE ROOM
Learn, Ask, and Connect with Housing Experts
Powered by: Wells Fargo
Liberty Ballroom, 3rd Floor
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | REMARKS
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, U.S. Representative, (NY-8)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | FINDING TRUTH IN THE AGE OF MISINFORMATION
MODERATORS:
Rachel Noerdlinger, Equity Partner, Actum, LLC.
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
PANELISTS:
Ashley Allison, Publisher, The Root
Jonathan Capehart, Cohost, MS NOW’s “The Weekend”
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association
Jonathan Mahler, Journalist and Author, The New York Times
Symone Sanders Townsend, Cohost, MS NOW’s “The Weeknight”
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Wes Moore, Governor, Maryland
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:40 PM – 12:30 PM | STEWARDSHIP & SHARED PROSPERITY: PUBLIC CAPITAL FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH
MODERATOR:
Charles Phillips, Cofounder & Managing Partner, Recognize
PANELISTS:
The Honorable Thomas P. DiNapoli, 54th Comptroller, New York
The Honorable James A. Diossa, 32nd General Treasurer, Rhode Island
The Honorable Mark D. Levine, 52nd Comptroller, New York City, NY
The Honorable Erick T. Russell, 84th State Treasurer, Connecticut
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM | REMARKS
Alphonso David, President & CEO, Global Black Economic Forum
Jacob Walthour, CEO Blueprint Capital Advisors
12:40 PM – 1:10 PM | FIRESIDE CHATT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable JB Pritzker, Governor, Illinois
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:10 PM – 1:25 PM | PLENARY
The Honorable David Jolly, Former U.S. Representative, (FL –13)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:25 PM – 2:30 PM | LEGACY TALKS
MODERATOR:
Ashley Sharpton, Daughter, Rev. Al Sharpton and Dr. Kathy Jordan Sharpton, Director, National Action Network Youth & College, and Founder, Sharpton Entertainment
Minister Lorenzo Daughtry-Chambers, Grandson, Bishop Herbert and Lady Karen Daughtry
PANELISTS:
Pastor Jamaal Bernard, Son, Rev. A.R. Bernard and Pastor, Christian Cultural Center, Brooklyn, NY
Ashley Jackson, Daughter, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Founder, Rainbow Child Productions
Bishop –Elect Joshua Jordan, Son, Archbishop Bernard and Prophetess Debra Jordan, and Cofounder, The Z Connection
Reverend William Richardson lll Son of Rev. Dr. W Franklin Richardson II, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Port St Lucie, Florida
Tren’ness Woods-Black, Granddaughter, restauranteur icon Sylvia Woods, PR Strategist
David Wright, Son of Gospel Legend Reverend Timothy Wright, Pastor, Grace Tabernacle, CEO, Godfather Records
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Women’s Empowerment Luncheon (Ticketed Event | Invite Only)
HOST:
Cheryl Wills, Emmy Award –Winning Journalist, Spectrum News NY1
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Honorable Ayanna Pressley, U.S. Representative, (MA –7)
HONOREES:
The Honorable Adrienne Adams, 34th Speaker, New York City Council, and Democratic Nominee, Lieutenant Governor, New York
Camille A. Brown, Director, Choreographer
Kierra Sheard Kelly, Award –Winning American Gospel Singer, and Evangelist
Jenifer Lewis, Award-Winning Actress, Author & Cultural Icon
Commissioner Sheila Tyson, President, Birmingham, Alabama Chapter, National Action Network
REMARKS
Linda Dunham, Owner/Operator,McDonalds restaurants, President, Dunham Management Corporation
Alexis McGill-Johnson, CEO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Erneshia Pinder, Vice President, CVS Health
Metropolitan West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
Kelley Robinson, President, The Human Rights Campaign
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Loved Delivered: A Conversation on Black Maternal Health
Powered by CVS Health®
OPENING REMARKS:
The Honorable Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Representative, (WA –10)
MODERATOR:
Erneshia Pinder, Vice President, CVS Health
PANELISTS:
Doctor Shirley Abraham, Chief Medical Officer, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Doctor Chiamaka (Amaka) Onwuzurike, OB/GYN, Mass General Brigham
Ethel Isaacs Williams, National President, The Links, Incorporated
Chanel Porchia-Albert, Founder and CEO, Ancient Song Doula Services
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Ruben Gallego, U.S. Senator, (AZ)
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | The New Normal: Truth, Tech, and Our Future
OPENING REMARKS
Brandon R. Cahee, Esq., African American Outreach & Engagement, National Education Association (NEA)
MODERATOR:
Reverend Doctor Steffie Bartley, Northeast Regional Director, National Action Network, and Board Member, National Board of Directors, National Action Network
PANELISTS:
Jessica L. Brown, CEO, College Gurl, and President, The College Gurl Foundation
Carl Jones, VP of Government Affairs & Policy, Charter
Archbishop Doctor E. Bernard Jordan, D.Min, Founder, Zoe Ministries International, and Founder, Jordan Institute of Spiritual Technology & Digital Theology, Virginia Union University
Dee C. Marshall, CEO & Managing Partner, AI Training Plus
Nicol Turner Lee, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Governance Studies and Director, Center for Technology Innovation
Diya Winn, Principal Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM | Keeping the Lights On: Energy Affordability & Economic Justice
MODERATOR:
The Honorable Ruben Diaz, 13th Borough President, Bronx, NY and New York State Cochair, Natural Allies
PANELISTS:
Neel Brown, Managing Director, Progressive Policy Institute
Ron Busby Sr., President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)
Rev. Demetrius Carolina, Pastor, First Central Baptist Church, Staten Island, NY
The Honorable Bob Duffy, 76th Lt. Governor, New York, and New York State Co–Chair, Natural Allies
The Honorable Michael Nutter, 98th Mayor, Philadelphia, National Co–Chair, Natural Allies
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor6:15 PM – 6:45 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, CEO, Operation HOPE
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | MARCH TO DEI THURSDAY
Meet in Lobby – 1st Floor, marching to 787 11th Avenue, New York, NY.
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | NAN CHAPTER LEADER RECEPTION WITH REV. AL SHARPTON
(EXCLUSIVE TO NAN CHAPTER LEADERS & CHAPTER MEMBERS)
Metropolitan West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
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7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Empire East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION
Back Lobby, 1st Floor
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK RESOURCE ROOM
Liberty Ballroom, 3rd Floor
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS WITH SCHOLARS: ADDRESSING AMERICA’S URGENT CHALLENGES
MODERATOR:
Doctor Jamal Watson, Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Trinity Washington University
PANELISTS:
Doctor Khalilah Brown –Dean, Executive Director, Allbritton Center, Study, Public Life, and Rob Rosenthal Distinguished Professor, Civic Engagement, Wesleyan University
Doctor Michael Eric Dyson, Distinguished Professor, Vanderbilt University
Doctor Christina Greer, Associate Professor, Political Science, Fordham University
Doctor Darrick Hamilton, Henry Cohen Professor, Economics and Urban Policy, The New School
Reverend Doctor Tecoy Porter, President, Sacramento, California Chapter, National Action Network
Doctor Jeanne Theoharis, Distinguished Professor, History, Brooklyn College
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
Doctor Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN
The Honorable Kamala Harris, 49th Vice President, United States of America
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:45 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN
The Honorable Joe Scarborough, Host, Morning Joe, MS NOW, Former Congressman
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, 19th U.S. Secretary, Department of Transportation
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | REV. DR. WILLIAM A. JONES MINISTERS LUNCHEON (TICKETED EVENT)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Reverend Doctor Howard John Wesley, Senior Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia
REMARKS
The Honorable Justin J. Pearson, U.S. Representative, (TN – 86)
HONOREES
Reverend Shavon Arline – Bradley, President and CEO, National Council of Negro Women
Reverend Cordelia Wallace, Senior Pastor, Agape Church, New York
Reverend Doctor Howard John Wesley, Senior Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia
Reverend Patrick Young, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, New York
Metropolitan West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | PLENARY
The Honorable Glenn Ivey, U.S. Representative (MD – 4)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, NAN
The Honorable James E. Clyburn, U.S. Representative (SC-6)
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | IMMIGRATION FRONTLINES: ORGANIZING TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS
MODERATOR:
Monique Pressley, Esq., Principal, The Pressley Firm PLLC
PANELISTS:
Reverend Robert Bush, President, Las Vegas, Nevada Chapter, National Action Network
Latrice Cook, President, Austin, Texas Chapter, National Action Network
George Escobar, Executive Director, CASA, Inc.
Guerline Jozef, Executive Director, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Patrice Lawrence, Executive Director, UndocuBlack Network
Dorian Spence, Litigation Coordinator, CUSP
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:45PM – 3:45PM | THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE OF RACE AND INEQUALITY IN TODAY’S MOVEMENT TOWARD A NEW WORLD ORDER
MODERATOR:
The Right Honorable Lord Woolley, Woodford, Principal, Homerton College, University, Cambridge
PANELISTS:
Runa Alam, Chief Executive Officer, Development Partners International
The Honorable Asha Castleberry – Hernandez, Expert, National Security and Foreign Affairs, and Major, U.S. Army Reserve
Dr. Edmund Folefac, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncologist, Ohio State University
Martin Ganda, CEO, New Africa Capital
The Honorable Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Former U.S. Representative, (IL – 2)
Malcolm Nance, Intelligence Officer, and National Security Advisor
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM | THE BLACK CHURCH IN THE AGE OF TRUMP 2.0
MODERATOR:
Reverend Doctor W. Franklyn Richardson, II, Chairman of the Board, National Action Network, and Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, NY
PANELISTS:
Reverend Carolyn C. Cavaness, Senior Pastor, Mother Bethel AME Church, Philadelphia, PA
Reverend James Duckett, Senior Pastor, Fort Mott Baptist Church, Bronx, NY
Reverend R.B. Holmes, President, Tallahassee, Florida Chapter, National Action Network
Reverend Dr. George L. Parks, Jr., Pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, DC Area
Bishop Frank A. White, Pastor, Zion Cathedral, Freeport, New York, and Member, General Board, C.O.G.I.C
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Immediately following
BOOK SIGNING | “NEVER LOST” BY Reverend Doctor W. Franklyn Richardson, II
Empire East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM | HEALTH IN CRISIS: CONFRONTING THE TRUTH AND THE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW
Powered By: Choose Healthy Life
OPENING REMARKS
Reverend Kimberly L. Williams, President and CEO, Choose Healthy Life
MODERATOR:
Reverend Jacques Andre DeGraff, Senior Advisor, Choose Healthy Life
PANELISTS:
Reverend Lawrence Aker III, New York Clergy Leader, Choose Healthy Life
Divinah “Dee” Bailey, Chief Operating Officer, African American Clergy and Elected Officials
Doctor Melissa Clarke, Dean of Education, Choose Healthy Life
Ruth Clements, President East Region, Quest Diagnostics
Debra Fraser – Howze, Founder and Board Chair, Choose Healthy Life
Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Gospel Music Icon and Senior Pastor, Perfecting Faith Church
Johanne Morne, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York State Department of Health
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM | INTERVENTION TO IMPACT: ADVANCING COMMUNITY SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITIES
OPENING REMARKS
The Honorable Alvin Bragg, District Attorney, Manhattan, NY.
MODERATOR:
Kheperah Kearse, Chief Wellness Officer, LIFE Camp Inc.
PANELISTS:
The Honorable William Allen, District Leader, New York City, AD – 70
Aalayah Eastmond, Survivor, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Mass Shooting, and National Spokesperson, Team Enough
Rama Issa – Ibrahim, Executive Director, NY Center, Anti – Violence Education, CAE
Greg Jackson, Deputy Director, White House Office, Gun Violence Prevention
Paul S. John, Executive Director, Cities United
Stephanie McGraw, Founder, CEO, We All Really Matter, WARM
Nicole Myers, Director, Programs, Stand Against Violence East Harlem, SAVE
Anthony Smith, Executive Director, Cities United
Michael – Sean Spence, Managing Director, Everytown, Gun Safety
Samson Styles, Filmmaker, and Award – Winning Broadcast Journalist
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM | NAN HISTORY FILM
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | STILL STANDING, STILL FIGHTING: A 90’S THROWBACK FOR JUSTICE
(COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST 90’S APPAREL, ALL ARE WELCOME)
Metropolitan West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION
Location: Back Lobby, 1st Floor
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK RESOURCE ROOM
Riverside Ballroom, 3rd Floor
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | SATURDAY ACTION RALLY LIVE FROM THE SHERATON
National Action Network’s Chapter Leaders Update
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
Live on IMPACT Television and WBLS – 107.5 Fm radio
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | FIRESIDE CHAT
The Honorable Andy Beshear, Governor, Kentucky
Reverend Doctor Al Sharpton, President & Founder, National Action Network
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | MEASURING THE MOVEMENT
LEADERS:
Reverend Doctor Shavon Arline – Bradley, President and CEO, National Council of Negro Women
Melanie Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
Janai Nelson, President and Director – Counsel, The Legal Defense Fund (LDF)
Maya Wiley, President and CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | OPENING CEREMONY AND YOUTH DAY AWARDS
REMARKS
Minister Christian Matthew, National President, Youth & College, National Action Network
BEACON OF LIGHT HONOREES:
The Honorable Maxwell Frost, U.S. Representative, (FL – 10)
Angie Thomas, New York Times Best – Selling Author, The Hate U Give, and Nic Blake Series
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | COLLEGE CONNECT PATHWAYS & JOB FAIR
Presented by NYC Job Fairs & National Action Network
Central Park Ballroom, 2nd Floor
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL BLUEPRINT PANEL AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR PITCH CONTEST: STRATEGY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
DeNora Getachew, CEO, DoSomething.org, Board Chairperson, Higher Heights for America
Kevin Livingston, CEO, 100 Suits
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Founder, CEO, Scoop B Enterprises, Host, Scoop B Radio, and Sportswriter, and NBA Insider
Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, CEO, and Founder, Black Music Action Coalition
Sharene Wood, President, CEO, 5001 Flavors, Harlem Haberdashery, HH Bespoke Spirits and Beverages, and Wood Enterprises
MODERATORS
Oussmane Diallo, NAN Youth Huddle
Tatiana Easley, President,Las Vegas Youth Chapter, National Action Network
Empire East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP
PRESENTERS:
Mathilda Adeniji, Organizer, Manhattan Office, Community Liaison, New York, NY
Mauricia Harry, Organizer, Manhattan Office, Community Liaison, New York, NY
Tatiana Hill, Organizer, Manhattan Office, Community Liaison, New York, NY
Empire East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM REFORM: AFTER THE HEADLINES FADE
CO – MODERATORS:
Victor Pate, Co – Director, New York Campaign, Alternatives, Isolated Confinement, NYCAIC
Doctor Vanda Seward, Director, Criminal Justice Program, and Professor, Criminal Justice, CUNY Kingsborough Community College
PANELISTS:
Lillie Branch – Kennedy, Advocate, Criminal Justice Reform
Gwendolyn Levi, Advocate, and Justice Impacted Leader
Doctor Divine Pryor, CEO, People’s Police Academy, PPA, Medgar Evers College, CUNY
The Honorable Julia Salazar, Senator. New York, District 18
The Honorable Jordan J.G. Wright, Assembly Member, New York City, AD – 70
Empire West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | PROTECTING THE PROMISE: THE STATE OF BLACK MEN AND THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY
OPENING REMARKS:
The Honorable Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate, New York City, NY
MODERATOR:
Marquise Francis, NBC News Correspondent
PANELISTS:
The Honorable Khaleel M. Anderson, Assembly Member, New York City, District (AD– 31), NY
The Honorable Michael Blake, CEO, and Founder, KAIROS Democracy Project
Reverend Doctor Miles Travis Boyd, Senior Pastor, Sharon Baptist Church, Bronx, NY
Erik Cliette, Executive Director, One Hundred Black Men, New York
Rasheed Flake, Political strategist
Doctor Charles Gibbs, President, Metropolitan College of NY (MCNY)
The Honorable Landon Dais, Assembly Member, New York City, (AD – 77), NY
Doctor Dominique Lester, Education Chairman, Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
The Honorable William Smith, District Leader, New York City, (AD – 68), NY
Phil Taitt, 2x Emmy Award – Winning Journalist, and Founder, Dream, Reach, Inspire
Empire East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | HBCU ASCEND TOUR PRESENTATION
MODERATOR:
Reverend Cassius Rudolph, Director, HBCU Ascend Tour
PANELISTS:
Aidan Anderson, Student. Lincoln University
Cameron Barnes, Alumni, Central State University
Davon Eaddy, Nu Chapter, Apha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Tabia Lee, President, Howard University Chapter, National Action Network
Empire West Ballroom, 2nd Floor
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | ARTIVISM FASHION & TALENT SHOWCASE
Powered by Sharpton Entertainment
HOSTS:
Daron Lameek, Singer and recording artist, Season 28 of “THE VOICE” (contestant)
Chris Bender, Singer and Recording artist
Perri Jones, Singer and Recording artist
DESIGNERS:
Tashi Couture
Love Yourself Phyllis
Courtney Washington
Novel Denim by Albert Chatfield
Jaylynn World Boutique
JJ & Jade Clothing
Highly Humble
Hope Wade Designs
HONOREES:
Sergio Hudson, American Luxury Fashion Designer
Lanny Smith, Founder, and CEO, Actively Black
Metropolitan East Ballroom, 2nd Floor
For Hotel Booking:
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
811 7th Avenue • New York, NY 10019
