Tag: al sharpton

Diddy’s NAN Triumph Award Speech

Rev. Al Sharpton held his third annual National Action Network Triumph Awards last night in New York City. Amongst the honorees was Sean “Diddy” Combs. Videography wasn’t allowed, but here’s audio of his acceptance speech courtesy of Mike Feeney.

Jay-Z Barclays Center Press Conference

A press conference was held this afternoon for the groundbreaking of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Yards. Set to open in 2012, the 18,000 seat arena will become the new home of the New Jersey Brooklyn Nets. Many local residents oppose the move due to imminent increases in traffic and living costs. In attendance were Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Governor David Paterson. Nets co-owner Jay-Z, gave a brief speech, in which he paid homage to the memory […]