I am live hosting Keepin’ it Real w/ Al Sharpton breaking down the top issues of the day. 📻 Tune in 1-4pm ET on local stations & SiriusXM 126 💻 Watch the livestream on NAN’s YouTube & Facebook youtube.com/live/-3foJsfjPp8… 📞 Call in & join the conversation, 8775325797

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Leading National Action Network’s National Board Meeting with NAN Board Chairman Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and Vice Chair Atty. Jennifer Jones Austin as we continue advancing our mission and work across the country.

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This weekend on #PoliticsNation, I spoke about the troubling spectacle of turning a national commemoration into a personal celebration. From a UFC-style weigh-in at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial to a fight night planned on the White House lawn, we must ask ourselves what message this sends about leadership, public service, and respect for our nation's history.

This weekend on #PoliticsNation, I spoke with Prentiss Haney of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative about the recent FBI raids targeting the organization and its staff. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, concerns are growing over voter intimidation, civic engagement, and efforts to suppress political participation. We discussed what these actions could mean for voting rights and why communities must remain engaged, organized, and vigilant. The right to vote is one of the most powerful tools in our democracy. No one should be intimidated for helping people exercise that right.

Faith leaders have always played a vital role in strengthening our communities and speaking to the moral issues of our time. As laws and policies continue to evolve, it is important that clergy and faith-based organizations understand how those changes may affect their work and the people they serve. Join me, Congressman Glenn Ivey, Congressman James E. Clyburn, Attorney G.K. Butterfield, Bishop Joel R. Peebles Sr., and Reverend Dr. Cedric R. Roberts TONIGHT for an important virtual briefing on the Johnson Amendment and what it means for churches, nonprofits, and faith communities across the country. Monday, June 15 at 7:00 PM ET. Register today and help ensure your congregation is informed, engaged, and prepared. #FaithLeaders #JohnsonAmendment #NationalActionNetwork #Clergy #FaithInAction

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This weekend on #PoliticsNation, I was joined by Juanita Tolliver and Susan Del Percio to discuss the spectacle surrounding President Trump’s latest White House event and what it says about the nation’s priorities. While many Americans are focused on paying rent, affording groceries, and making ends meet, Washington continues to be consumed by political theater. We also examined the growing influence of extreme wealth in our politics following Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire, and what it means when vast fortunes are used not only to shape markets, but to shape public policy and political power around the world.

Last night on #PoliticsNation, I spoke with Brooklyn Borough President and congressional candidate Antonio Reynoso about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, concerns surrounding ICE activity in New York City, and the impact these actions are having on immigrant communities across our city. We also discussed the start of early voting in New York, the critical Democratic primaries underway, and what these races could mean for the future direction of the Democratic Party. And in true New York fashion, we closed with a little Knicks talk. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, the city was united behind the orange and blue. As early voting continues, make your plan, cast your ballot, and let your voice be heard.

Last night on #PoliticsNation, I spoke with Congressman Glenn Ivey about growing concerns over voter suppression, attacks on Black political power, and the importance of protecting the right to vote as we approach the midterm elections. We discussed the recent federal raid on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, efforts to undermine voting rights, and why communities must remain vigilant, organized, and engaged. We also talked about government accountability, oversight, and the need to ensure our democracy works for all Americans.

Last night on #PoliticsNation, Senator Cory Booker joined me for a wide ranging conversation on the challenges facing our nation. From the cost of living and foreign policy to immigration detention, government accountability, and the future of our democracy, we discussed the issues that continue to impact everyday Americans. One of the most important moments of our conversation centered on mental health. Too many people, especially Black men, suffer in silence. Seeking help is not weakness. It is strength. The stakes are too high for us to look away. We must stay informed, stay engaged, and continue fighting for justice and opportunity for all.

I am live hosting #PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton, tune in to MSNOW.

Last night on #PoliticsNation, I spoke with MSNOW reporter Nnamdi Egwuonwu outside the Kennedy Center as the legal and political battle over President Trump’s name on the institution continued to unfold. The story is bigger than a name on a building. It is about accountability, respect for the rule of law, and whether those in power are willing to follow the same rules as everyone else. At a moment when our nation faces serious challenges at home and abroad, Americans deserve more than political spectacle.