Good morning. Day, we year on mlk gather here to remember dr. Kings legacy and reflect and focus on the work we all are doing to keep his dream alive and make it live here in america. In 1991, the National Action network was founded in the spirit and tradition of dr. King, and ever since, 26 years plus, this civil rights organization, superbly led by its leader, reverend sharpton, has been a preeminent leader in the fight for civil rights. Again, i welcome all of you this morning as we prepare now to break the nights fast. The board member will come and bless the food, and then we will all watch the lift every voice video. Shall we pray . The creator,er and we sustainer of all things, come here this morning on this king day to tell you thank you, to tell you how much we love you, how much we appreciate you for all youve done for us. We ask, lord god, our jeffrey everyngs upon this day , person we have gathered, for every server that is about to prepare and serve us our breakfast, we pr
Opposition from prominent Black and civil rights groups is threatening to permanently derail Biden administration efforts to ban menthol cigarettes. The ban has also pitted organizations that are often allies, like the NAACP and the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN), against each other. The tobacco industry has long been accused of targeting the…
The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
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