named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate Responsibility & Pension Diversity
Advances racial equity in corporate governance, investment, and advertising, including campaigns to diversify pension fund management and increase contracts for Black-owned media.
Crisis Intake & Victim Assistance
Provides legal referrals and support through Legal Night and the National Crisis Center for victims of police misconduct and civil rights violations.
Ida B. Wells Campaign
National initiative advocating for the appointment of special prosecutors in cases of police shootings of unarmed individuals, launched in California in 2017.
March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote
National mobilization effort to protect voting rights, culminating in a mass rally at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2026, marking the 63rd anniversary of the original March on Washington.
Saturday Action Rally
Weekly advocacy event held every Saturday at 9 AM EST at the House of Justice in Harlem, featuring speeches, organizing updates, and calls to action on civil rights issues.
Youth Huddle
Weekly program on Mondays at 6 PM engaging young leaders in civil rights activism, leadership development, and community organizing.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 5 activities
- Host commemorative and educational events linking Dr. King’s legacy to current civil rights issuesOrganizes annual Martin Luther King Day events and anniversary commemorations of Dr. King's assassination in cities including New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., featuring public reflections and discussions connecting historical civil rights struggles to contemporary justice issues.
- Issue public statements on judicial fairness and jury selectionIssued a public statement questioning the fairness of jury selection in the A$AP Rocky felony assault trial in Los Angeles, highlighting concerns about equity in the justice system.
- Operate national civil rights advocacy network with local chaptersNational organization with over 100 chapters across the United States that mobilizes communities to advance civil rights and social justice through organized marches, campaigns, and civic engagement efforts.
- Respond to high-profile cases of racial injustice through public advocacyPublicly responds to incidents of police violence and racial injustice, including the abuse of Abner Louima and killings of Amadou Diallo, Sean Bell, Ramarley Graham, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, and others, through organized advocacy and awareness campaigns.
- Support families seeking justice in cases of suspicious deaths of Black individualsProvides public advocacy and support to families of young Black men by organizing press conferences, demanding transparent investigations, and partnering with attorneys such as Ben Crump, including in the case of Nolan Xavier Wells.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 2 activities
- Conduct voter education, registration, and civic engagement initiativesHosts voter education workshops, conducts voter registration tours, promotes voter turnout on election days, and organizes community forums with faith leaders to increase civic participation in states such as Alabama, Tennessee, and Indiana.
- Defend voting rights through public advocacy and coalition-buildingCondemns judicial decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act, calls for congressional legislation to restore it, and plans to convene civil rights leaders, legal advocates, and elected officials to coordinate a legislative and legal response; co-hosts the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote with national partners.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Advance economic justice through campaigns for diversity in financial managementLaunched a 2017 campaign to promote diversity among managers of pension fund contracts, advocating for equitable access to financial decision-making roles for underrepresented groups.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for structural immigration reform and protection of Black migrantsIssues public statements and calls to action in response to Supreme Court decisions affecting Temporary Protected Status, demanding permanent residency legislation, a moratorium on deportations to Haiti, and federal review of DHS enforcement practices targeting Black migrants.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Engage in policy advocacy and negotiation on criminal justice and policing reformsWorked with the Governor of New York to establish an executive order for special prosecutors in police shooting cases, expanded the policy nationally via the Ida B. Wells campaign, and collaborated with law enforcement on reforms related to fare evasion, body-worn cameras, and the Right to Know Act.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Host technology education programs to improve digital accessOrganizes hackathons and introductory technology classes for participants of all skill levels to increase access to tech education and bridge the digital divide.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide legal assistance and crisis intake servicesOffers legal support through Legal Night and client referrals via the Crisis Intake and National Crisis Center based in Harlem, providing direct services to individuals in need of legal aid.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Host public forums on economic and student debt policyHosted a public discussion on federal student loan cancellation and its impact on Black mobility, featuring the National Director of Youth and College and Congresswoman Alma Adams.
- Host weekly direct-service rallies and community meetings at Harlem headquartersHolds weekly Saturday Action Rallies at the House of Justice in Harlem, New York, and convenes community meetings focused on reintegration and systemic barriers facing formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Negotiate corporate civil rights agreements to expand media representationNegotiated a civil rights agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal alongside the NAACP and National Urban League, resulting in the creation of four television stations serving Black and Latino communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.60M
Contributions & grants$10.08M95%
Program service revenue$519K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.35M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.71M
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.71M
Cash$1.24M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.29M
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFRED SHARPTON | PRESIDENT & C.E.O. | 40 | $465K |
| EBONIE C RILEY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $125K |
board members · 23
- ALICIA REESE — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY ALLEN — DIRECTOR
- BOISE KIMBER — DIRECTOR
- CAMILLE JOSEPH-GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID JEFFERSON SR — DIRECTOR
- DAWN JONES — DIRECTOR
- DELMAN COATES — DIRECTOR
- DWIGHT C JONES — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD TEICH — DIRECTOR
- JASON TURNER — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- JENNIER JONES AUSTIN — VICE CHAIR
- JESSE T WILLIAMS JR — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- JOHNNIE GREEN JR — DIRECTOR
- LAMELL MCMORRIS — DIRECTOR
- LEE SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR
- LUTHER WINN — DIRECTOR
- MARVIN SAPP — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL A WALROND JR — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE EBANKS — DIRECTOR
- PHIL GRIFFIN — DIRECTOR
- RALPH DOUGLAS WEST JR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- A$AP Rocky Partner — Monitored and advocated regarding the fairness of the legal proceedings in the A$AP Rocky case.
- ACLU of South Carolina Partner — Co-hosts events on redistricting and democracy through art and community engagement.
- Ben Crump Partner — Collaborated with NAN and the family of Nolan Xavier Wells to demand a full investigation into his death.
- Ben Crump Law Partner — Collaborates with the National Action Network in civil rights advocacy and press events related to cases involving the deaths of young Black men.
- Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College Partner — Collaborates on voter education workshops.
- Comcast Partner — Entered into a civil rights agreement to expand diversity initiatives, resulting in the creation of four Black and Latino television stations.
- Congress Government — Advocates for legislative action to restore and expand the Voting Rights Act.
- Congress Government — Urged to pass permanent residency legislation for TPS, DED, and undocumented individuals.
- Congresswoman Alma Adams Partner — Collaborated on a public discussion about federal student loan cancellation and Black mobility.
- Department of Homeland Security Government — Calls for federal review of DHS resource allocation and enforcement practices that disproportionately impact Black migrants.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition — Organization aligns its mission with the legacy and principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Drum Major Institute Partner — Co-hosted the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote initiative.
- King Family Partner — Co-hosted the March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote initiative.
- NAACP Partner — Co-negotiated a diversity agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal to expand representation in media ownership and operations.
- NAACP New York Branch Partner — Collaborates on voter education workshops.
- NBC Universal Partner — Participated in a civil rights agreement to enhance diversity in media programming, governance, employment, and community investment.
- National Congress of Black Women 100 Partner — Collaborates on voter education workshops.
- National Council of Negro Women Manhattan Section Partner — Collaborates on voter education workshops.
- National Urban League Partner — Co-negotiated a civil rights agreement with Comcast and NBC Universal to advance diversity in broadcasting and corporate practices.
- New York City Civic Engagement Commission Government — Partners on voter education initiatives.
- Northwest Indiana Church Based Clergy Alliance Partner — Co-convenes community forums on civic engagement and voter participation.
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Partner — Roots its movement in the spirit and tradition of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- State of New York Government — Collaborated with state leadership to implement an executive order requiring special prosecutors in police shooting cases involving unarmed individuals.
- The People’s Money Partner — Collaborates on voter education workshops.
- U.S. Supreme Court Government — Engaged through public condemnation of its ruling in Mullin v. Doe on TPS for Haitian nationals.
- United States Supreme Court Government — Critically engages with the Court's decisions on civil rights and voting rights as part of advocacy work.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Redistricting for Political Self-Determinationmethodology: community-driven-redistrictingBy advocating for redistricting reform led by affected communities, we produce equitable political representation and power, because fair district boundaries enable Black communities to elect accountable leaders, secure resources, and gain historical recognition in governance.
- Kingian Nonviolence as Framework for Systemic Changemethodology: kingian-nonviolenceBy applying a modern interpretation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles of nonviolence and moral witness, we produce sustained civil rights advocacy and systemic accountability, because this legacy-rooted approach legitimizes protest, unifies diverse communities around universal justice standards, and compels institutional response.
- Multi-Venue Advocacy to Amplify Civil Rights Impactmethodology: multi-venue civil rights advocacyBy engaging simultaneously through public protest, litigation, legislative dialogue, and media advocacy, we produce broader systemic pressure and durable reform, because combining tactics across venues increases leverage and prevents power structures from dismissing demands as isolated or symbolic.
- Permanent Institutional Presence for Movement Sustainabilitymethodology: institutional-permanenceBy maintaining a permanent physical and organizational base, we produce long-term movement resilience and community trust, because sustained visibility and infrastructure enable continuous mobilization, reduce dependency on episodic activism, and signal enduring commitment to civil rights goals.
- Youth Leadership Development as Intergenerational Empowermentmethodology: youth-leadership-developmentBy investing in youth engagement and leadership training, we produce long-term community agency and political continuity, because developing young leaders ensures movement renewal, deepens community ownership, and builds power across generations.