Sharpton Plans Large March on Wall Street Against DEI Rollbacks

Reverend Al Sharpton and his organization, the National Action Network (NAN), are organizing their annual march on August 28th, shifting the location from Washington, D.C., to Wall Street to protest President Donald Trump's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The march will start at the African Burial Ground National Monument and proceed to Wall Street, targeting businesses that support Trump's anti-DEI policies. Sharpton emphasized the role of Wall Street in financing policies that undermine economic opportunities and voting rights, framing the march as a direct challenge to powerful financial interests. He also criticized efforts to downplay historical injustices and voiced support for Black political leaders like D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who faces federal pressure from the Trump administration's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. Sharpton highlighted that Trump was president during George Floyd's murder and believes that the civil rights movement has the power to counter Trump's agenda, citing past successes in 2020. This year's march includes participation from at least 20 cities and aims to hold businesses accountable while rallying against rollbacks in DEI efforts across the country.