Rev. Al Sharpton to Call for Action Against ESPN if Network Makes Move Against Jemele Hill

New York, NY – Following repeated statements by the Trump Administration to fire “SportsCenter” co-host Jemele Hill for her comments concerning President Trump, NAN Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton will issue a warning to ESPN at his National Action Rally on September 16. 

The civil rights leader will caution the network against heeding the call by the administration to fire Jemele Hill. Sharpton will also call for a meeting with ESPN executives around the issue.

"Should ESPN fire Ms. Hill, the National Action Network is prepared to take action against ESPN in response. NAN will not stand by while the administration uses the power of the presidency to intimidate members of the press who express their political views," said Rev. Sharpton. 

The rally, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., will take place at NAN's House of Justice, located at 106 West 145th Street in Harlem. 

The rally will be broadcast on Impact Television Network, heard on WLIB 1190 AM and live streamed at www.nationalactionnetwork.net.

Source: Mercury