Al Sharpton

Rev. Al Sharpton Challenges Gun Violence

Rev. Al Sharpton Challenges Gun Violence

After conducting an anti-gun violence meeting with more than 80 leaders Tuesday at Chicago State University, the Rev. Al Sharpton held a press conference at the studios of WVON 1690 AM and shared how he and other leaders planned to end the brutality in Chicago. “It was a very fruitful meeting,” Sharpton said. “A lot […]

Opinion: How to Turn a Moment into a Movement

Opinion: How to Turn a Moment into a Movement

After hearing the constant coverage from various media outlets about the Trayvon Martin case, I asked myself “How long will this keep happening? What will it take to make change happen?” I realized that if the black community wanted to see actual change it would take more than just marching. It would take a movement […]

Black Leaders Push Obama for Action at Forum

On the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives’ historic vote on health care reform, thousands of black Chicagoans attended a symposium to urge President Barack Obama to form public policy with African-Americans in mind. The president has highlighted his administration’s efforts to overhaul the health care system, reform mortgage lending practices, improve the economy […]