Reverend Al Sharpton’s annual National Action Network Conference offered one of the clearest early glimpses into the ...

Two suspects have been taken into custody. On Tuesday, one of the suspects, Mathew Rodriguez, pleaded not guilty to second degree murder. He is currently being held without bail. Police say Rodriguez ...

NEW YORK — The 2028 Democratic presidential primary unofficially began during the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network ...

Rev. Al Sharpton claimed it's "crazy" to expect Black people to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary, noting they ...

Update 12:04 a.m. ET: Rev. Al Sharpton has cancelled his scheduled appearance this week at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) conference following criticism by two of its members ...

"We have an opportunity to have a real debate within our party about what we stand for," said Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Al Sharpton touted Kamala Harris, a potential 2028 Democratic candidate, saying she's a "potent force" with Black voters and ...

Jack Schlossberg — who is campaigning to win New York’s 12th Congressional District — sat down with civil rights leader Rev.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stepped up her public profile in recent months, will give remarks at the Rev. Al ...

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous ...

In an Exclusive interview, Rev. Sharpton warns that the "tricks" of 2026 are designed to silence Black influence.

The 2028 presidential election is still two and a half years away, but the debate of who will be running is already well ...