New York, NY — National
Action Network (NAN), founded by civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton,
convened its annual national convention from April 26-29 at the Sheraton
Times Square in New York where the country’s most influential voices,
including former Attorney General Eric Holder
and Senator Bernie Sanders weighed in on crucial issues, such as voting
rights, criminal justice reform, immigration, health care, education,
corporate responsibility, economic equity and more in a Trump era.
Among
the highlights of the convention was an award given to Jennifer Jones
Austin, CEO and Executive Director
of FPWA (Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies), and a NAN board
member, for her tireless work around eradicating poverty. She received
her honor during a luncheon in the name of her father, the late Rev. Dr.
William A. Jones Luncheon, an annual NAN event
recognizing those in the faith-based sector that have paved the way in
social justice and civil rights.
Ms.
Jones-Austin was given the special award for her work in the community
around policy and faith-based
advocacy and her work as CEO and Executive Director of FPWA. FPWA
promotes the social and economic well-being of greater New York’s most
vulnerable by advocating for just public policies. The work that FPWA
does to reduce poverty, advance upward mobility and
create shared prosperity has been notable with Ms. Austin leading the
fight.
“The work that Jennifer Jones Austin has done
around poverty is extraordinary. She is continuing the legacy of her father in fighting for fairness and equity for all,” said Rev. Sharpton.
Others
that were honored included Reverend Adolphus C. Lacey, PhD, senior
pastor, Bethany Baptist Church
of Brooklyn; Bishop Talbert Swan, pastor, Spring of Hope Church of God
in Christ; and Bishop Marvin Sapp, gospel recording artist and national
board member of National Action Network.
Source: Mercury
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