An impressive group of educators, politicians, attorneys, entertainers, and community activists has committed to mobilizing and strategizing against recent reforms implemented by the White House.
Some of the celebrated names include rhythm and blues singer Patti LaBelle, Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump, former Georgia representative Stacey Abrams, professor/author Michael Eric Dyson, actress/activist Tatyana Ali, actor/comedian Anthony Anderson, former MSNBC TV anchor Chris Matthews, former CNN anchor, Don Lemon, White House correspondent April Ryan, author and film producer Tonya Lewis Lee, Council member Yusef Salaam, singer/producer Al B. Sure, American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Attorney General Letitia James and relatives of numerous disfranchised Black citizens who have been victimized by police brutality.
Invited to address members of the activist organization known as the National Action Network (NAN) at their annual convention, the diverse coalition of progressives plans to amplify the concerns directly affecting disfranchised people of color.
This year’s agenda, which begins on April 2 and continues through April 5, features the theme “In dark times, we must be the light.”
According to reports, specialists and spokespersons intend to interface with community residents concerned with recent decisions made by White House administrators to revoke policies from the previous administration.
One of the significant issues of contention relates to a roll-back of policies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In response to the DEI reversal, NAN President Rev. Alfred Sharpton already promised to launch a national boycott, which will be detailed at the convention.
Another area of malcontent focuses on President Donald Trump’s decision to dispense with the Department of Education.
Reportedly, the president justified signing an executive order because American students are ranked below lesser budgeted nations. The Republican leader wants change with improved results to an alleged failing system.
Reportedly, a panel of experts will counter his argument.
Other topical concerns involve human rights, criminal justice, LGBTQ, healthcare, and what seems to be the arbitrary signings of other consequential presidential orders.
In addition to presentations to 10 honorees and a private reception/dinner, the free, three-day convention slated for the Sheraton New York Hotel will also offer a forum dedicated to introducing New York mayoral candidates, daily fireside chats with Rev. Sharpton, and an uptown showcase at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
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