Rev. Al Sharpton

Kenan Thompson to Host the 74th Emmy Awards
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022

NBC and the Television Academy announced jointly that Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy® Awards. Kenan Thompson is an award-winning actor, comedian and producer, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” This fall he will enter his 20th season on the iconic late-night series as the longest-running cast member. 

John Legend, Lenny Kravitz & More to Take Part in Harry Belafonte's 95th Birthday Benefit at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2022

A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The benefit evening (HB95) will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards.

Kings Theatre and Greenlight Bookstore Present RIGHTEOUS TROUBLEMAKERS: UNTOLD STORIES IN THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021

On January 10, 2022 Kings Theatre and Greenlight Bookstore will welcome Rev. Al Sharpton to Brooklyn for the launch of his new book, Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories in the Social Justice Movement in America. Sharpton will discuss the up-close-and-personal lessons he's learned about the enduring strength of everyday people called to do extraordinary things, and the ongoing work that is necessary in the face of today's national reckoning on race in America.

BWW Review: FIRES IN THE MIRROR at Baltimore Center Stage: Really Listening To All Sides After A City Explodes
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Dec 4, 2021

Fires in the Mirror is Anna Deavere Smith's now-classic theatre piece about the Crown Heights, Brooklyn disturbances of 1991, the singular point of which is that it's impossible to know exactly what to think about those events either.

Rev. Al Sharpton Comes to Kings Theatre To Celebrate The Release Of 'Righteous Troublemakers' Book
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

Sharpton will discuss the up-close-and-personal lessons he's learned about the enduring strength of everyday people called to do extraordinary things, and the ongoing work that is necessary in the face of today's national reckoning on race in America.

Kenan Thompson to Host 2021 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2021

This year, Thompson received his first-ever “People’s Choice Awards” nominations and is up for both the 2021 “Comedy TV Star” and “Male TV Star” for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” The 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” will air simultaneously on both NBC and E! Check out the full list of nominations now!

Three-Part Documentary OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION Debuts August 3
by TV News Desk - Jul 21, 2021

OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION is directed by Emmy® winner Peter Kunhardt (HBO’s “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight For Equality,” “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “King in the Wilderness”).

JAY-Z To Accept Gatekeeper of Truth Award At Harry Belafonte's 94th Birthday Celebration
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 23, 2021

The event will feature just-added performances & appearances from Tiffany Haddish, Usher, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Charlamagne Tha God, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Susan Sarandon & Pete Buttigieg.

Common, Danny Glover & More To Celebrate Harry Belafonte's 94th Birthday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 16, 2021

Belafonte started the organization in 2005 after witnessing a news report of a 5-year-old Black girl being handcuffed and arrested in her Florida classroom for “being unruly.” The organization’s mission is to build a movement to end child incarceration while working to eliminate the racial inequities that permeate the justice system.

Watch a Clip From OWN SPOTLIGHT: CULTURE CONNECTION
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 28, 2020

Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, “OWN Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th, Ava DuVernay & Rev. Sharpton” airs today.

Oprah Winfrey Hosts OWN SPOTLIGHT: CULTURE CONNECTION August 28th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020

Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today “OWN Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th, Ava DuVernay & Rev. Sharpton” to air Friday, August 28 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO: Reimagined Version Of Stevie Wonder's 'Black Man' Video Features August Wilson, Alvin Ailey, and Denzel Washington
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2020

A powerful new video is now available for the creative reimagining of Stevie Wonder's 'Black Man,' remixed by Brennan Williams (aka Will Coloan), producer and founder of Coloan Records.

VIDEO: Emergence Dance Releases Film WAKE UP; AWAKEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2020

Emergence Dance has created a new dance video called Wake Up; Awaken.

VIDEO: Watch a Clip from ALI & CAVETT on HBO
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 7, 2020

Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on how Muhammad Ali was able to speak his mind on The Dick Cavett Show about racial inequality. Watch Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes now on HBO.

Documentary ALI & CAVETT: THE TALE OF THE TAPES Debuts on HBO February 11
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 21, 2020

Between 1968 and 1979, boxing superstar Muhammad Ali appeared on the Emmy® winning “Dick Cavett Show” no less than fourteen times. With natural charisma, quick wit and playful pugnacity, Ali was a perfect foil for the sophisticated broadcast host, and together they struck television gold. Whether discussing his prowess in the ring, the status of race relations in America or his controversial decision to refuse induction into the army during the Vietnam War, Ali was an entertaining and provocative guest.