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Former NFL star Terrell Owens contributed $25,000 to the reward fund for the Nolan Wells death investigation, bringing the total to $125,000. Other contributors include Tyler Perry and Rev. Al Sharpton.
Hundreds gathered for the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi, where Civil Rights leaders called for justice following his death on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing.
A funeral service for a Black teenager found dead after a July 4 boat trip will be held, with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton scheduled to lead the remembrance.
Al Sharpton has drawn a controversial comparison between a White House UFC fight night and 'fights for the slave masters,' sparking debate and criticism.
In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.
Several Democratic presidential hopefuls have converged in New York to engage with activists at Al Sharpton's influential conference, seeking support and visibility.
U.S. civil rights activist Al Sharpton has publicly endorsed Ghana's initiative at the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Reverend Al Sharpton and filmmaker Tyler Perry have offered a $100,000 reward for information regarding the death of 18-year-old black student Nolan in Mississippi, believing the full truth has not yet emerged.
The family of Nolan Wells held his funeral, where Reverend Al Sharpton highlighted what he called 'many unanswered questions' surrounding the teen's death and offered a $100,000 reward for new information.
US civil rights leaders, including Al Sharpton and members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s family, are organizing a march on Washington to advocate for voting rights protections.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional redistricting map into law, which is expected to favor Republicans and could potentially flip four House seats. The new map has drawn criticism for its impact on minority representation.
Potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election focused on civil rights issues, including voting rights and affirmative action, during an early audition at Rev. Al Sharpton’s four-day conference.
Al Sharpton has lauded Kamala Harris as a 'potent force in the Black community' among potential 2028 Democratic candidates. He suggests that her influence with Black voters has been overlooked in discussions about the next election cycle.
A look back at young Jesse Jackson's early activism, including his critiques of disco music, labor mediation, and corporate boycotts.
Actor and director Tyler Perry, who paid for Mississippi teen Nolan Wells' funeral, also offered a $50,000 reward for information regarding his death.
Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry have each offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of Nolan Wells.
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to curb President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. This move highlighted divisions within the Republican party regarding the president's foreign policy decisions.
An opinion piece discusses Democrats' display of respect for civil rights leader Al Sharpton.
Reverend Al Sharpton stated that expecting Black people to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary is 'crazy,' highlighting that they were enslaved when the nation was founded.
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton has drawn attention to racial disparities observed within Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financial services. His comments underscore concerns about equitable access and treatment in the fintech sector.
Prime Video's psychological thriller series 'The Terminal List' is gaining momentum ahead of its 2026 Season 2 return, with its prequel enhancing the story.