National Action Network (NAN) is a civil rights organization founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton that advocates for social justice, equal opportunity, and the protection of civil and human rights. The organization works to combat racial discrimination, promote criminal justice reform, expand voting rights, and address economic inequality through public advocacy, community organizing, and policy engagement.
Civil rights enforcement, criminal justice reform, voting rights protections, police accountability measures, economic equity initiatives, education equity, and anti-discrimination legislation
Primarily funded through individual donations, membership contributions, corporate sponsorships, and event fundraising
Founded and led by Reverend Al Sharpton; affiliated with regional National Action Network chapters across the United States and collaborates with civil rights and social justice organizations
Non-profit organization
