The Leaders Will Discuss a Range of Issues
New York, NY - Today, Rev. Al Sharpton, President
and founder of National Action Network (NAN), participated in the
funeral services of Ethel Lance and Sharonda Singleton, two of the nine
victims of the tragic South Carolina shooting last
week. Rev. Sharpton also spoke to South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
and both agreed to meet to discuss a range of issues in the future. Rev.
Sharpton released the following statement:
“Today, I had a chance to celebrate the lives of
Ethel Lance and Sharonda Singleton and praise the way their families
have handled such a tragic situation with dignity and grace. I also had
an opportunity to speak with South Carolina Governor
Nikki Haley and we both agreed to meet in the future to discuss a range
of issues, including healthcare, criminal justice reform and voting
rights. It’s time for us all to come together and have a serious
conversation about racism and inequality which remain
central challenges facing our great country.”
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