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After Khanna, Kamala Harris roped in for NAN convention
The NAN convention aims to bring together leaders, activists, policymakers, and community members to address critical national issues.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Tue, 31, Mar 2026
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Poster announcing Kamala Harris' participation / Reverend Al Sharpton via X
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President of the United States, will attend the upcoming National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York as a featured guest, on April 10.
Celebrating the organization’s 35th anniversary, NAN, a U.S.-based nonprofit civil rights organization founded by Al Sharpton, will host its annual convention from April 8 to 11 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Announcing Harris' participation, NAN founder, Sharpton, described her as someone who understands policy and its effects. He noted, "In this moment of attacks on voting rights, reproductive freedom, and equal protection under the law, we need leadership that understands both policy and the people it impacts."
He continued, "That is why we look forward to welcoming Vice President Kamala D. Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States."
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Sharpton hailed Harris as a champion of social causes. Tracing the former Vice President's journey from courtrooms to the White House, he said that Jayapal has focussed on "issues of justice, equity, and accountability" throughout a career rooted in public service.
He said, "As we mark 35 years of the National Action Network, this is about more than reflection. It is about direction."
In this moment of attacks on voting rights, reproductive freedom, and equal protection under the law, we need leadership that understands both policy and the people it impacts. That is why we look forward to welcoming Vice President Kamala D. Harris, the 49th Vice President of… pic.twitter.com/lSohMqBfA9
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) March 26, 2026
The convention aims to bring together leaders, activists, policymakers, and community members to address critical national issues.
Earlier this month, Sharpton had confirmed the participation of U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna in the event. Khanna, who was described as someone who is "serious about the future of this (U.S.) country," noted that he was honored to attend the event.
Key topics expected to be discussed include voting rights and ballot access, criminal justice reform and police accountability, economic inequality, and challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
According to the organization’s official website, the convention represents a “renewed moment of moral urgency” in the United States, with a strong emphasis on building coordinated action for civil rights and community empowerment.
Kamala Harris served as the 49th Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden, becoming the first woman, first Black American, and first person of Indian descent to hold the office.
She was the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in 2024 but lost the election to current President, Donald J. Trump.
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