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The National Action Network, a non-profit civil rights activism group headed by Rev. Al Sharpton, has warned it will "mobilize" against McDonald's unless the fast food company addresses accusations of racial discrimination.

Sharpton said he sent a letter to McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski on Thursday urging the company to acknowledge complaints of racism in its employment, advertising and franchising practices, though National Action Network did not publish a copy of the letter.

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The Reverend Al Sharpton speaks at the National Action Network's annual conference. ((Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

"We find it appalling and inexcusable that McDonalds Corporation has not satisfied its differences with the Black community. There are lawsuits brought by Black franchises. Another brought by a Black former executive over racial discrimination from the highest levels," saidSharpton.

He added, "And lets not forget the $10 billion lawsuit brought by Byron Allen over the fact that Black-owned media did not get its fair share of McDonalds supersized advertising budgets."

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A sign stands outside of a McDonald's restaurant in San Francisco, California. ((Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) / Getty Images)

NAN specifically mentioned the removal of John Rogers from the McDonald's Corporation Board of Directors as an "issue" that must be addressed.

"We are also outraged at the removal of John Rogers, a well-respected business leader for the Black community, from the Board of Directors. We unequivocally demand they immediately acknowledge and address these issues, or we will begin a national campaign around McDonalds. You cannot sell Black folks Big Macs and give us little justice."

Al Sharpton speaks onstage during The National Action Network 2023 Convention in New York City. ((Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) / Getty Images)

Rogers retired from the board of directors in March 2023 after 20 years with the company. He retired alongside fellow board member Robert Eckert, who joined at the board at the same time as Rogers in May 2003.

"These retirements are consistent with the Board's commitment to ongoing refreshment that maintains an appropriate balance of continuity and institutional knowledge with fresh perspectives among Directors," McDonald's explained last month in a press release announcing Rogers and Eckert's retirement.

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FOX Business reached out to both the McDonald's Corporation and National Action Network for comment.

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Rev. Al Sharpton released a statement on Wednesday that demanded an explanation from CNN regarding the decision to fire longtime host Don Lemon.

Lemon himself revealed he was fired in a lengthy statement from his Twitter account on Monday, saying that he was "stunned" by the decision and suspected "larger issues at play" regarding it.

"After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network," Lemon wrote. "It is clear that there are some larger issues at play."

Sharpton, along with National Urban League (NUL) founder and CEO Marc Morial, likewise questioned the "larger issues at play" in their own statement days later.

CNN fired Don Lemon on Monday, the former host revealed on Monday. (CNN)

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"We are completely stunned at the termination of Don Lemon. Throughout his career, Don has been a superb journalist who was very open to the civil rights community on issues others wouldnt touch. Dons voice has been invaluable to the conversation of how we become a more just nation. With the health of our democracy undergoing perhaps its greatest test, we cannot afford to silence his voice. We would like to know what he alludes to when he said there are greater things at play, which is why we urge for a full explanation as to why he was let go in such a fashion," the statement read.

The comment came from Sharptons organization National Action Network (NAN) where he currently serves as the president. The statement also noted that "Civil rights leaders note Lemon gave voice to civil rights community, told stories others wouldnt."

In a memo also released on Monday, CNN CEO Chris Licht confirmed that Lemon and the network parted ways, though it did not provide a direct explanation.

CNN CEO Chris Licht confirmed in a memo that Lemon and the network parted ways. (MEGA/GC Images)

Licht wrote, "Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. We wish him luck and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors."

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However, CNNs communications team pushed back against Lemons statement on Twitter, calling it "inaccurate."

"Don Lemon's statement about this morning's events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter," the tweet read.

Lemon has been the subject of multiple controversies during his time on CNN. In February, a CNN insider told Fox News Digital that Lemon had had "no defenders" in CNN and that him being fired "would probably be welcomed by a lot of people."

Reports suggested that Don Lemon has had frequent issues with his co-star Kaitlan Collins. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN)

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In 2022, Lemon was previously moved from his solo primetime show to an ensemble morning program with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins. During this time, there were multiple visible and reported instances of him verbally tussling with Collins.

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April 26, 2023 | 10:46pm

Rev. Al Sharpton is demanding CNN provide an explanation for why the network fired longtime anchor Don Lemon after the journalist implied larger issues at play led to his ouster.

The civil rights activist and president of the National Action Network blasted the cable network for silencing Lemons voice which he said brought light to civil rights issues.

We are completely stunned at thetermination of Don Lemon, Sharpton said Wednesday in a joint statement with president and CEO of the National Urban League Marc Morial.

Throughout his career, Don has been a superb journalist who was very open to the civil rights community on issues others wouldnt touch With the health of our democracy undergoing perhaps its greatest test, we cannot afford to silence his voice.

Lemon was fired from CNN on Monday and claimed his termination came as a surprise a statement the network denied.

After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network, he wrote on Twitter. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.

Sharpton and Morial said theyd like to learn what the larger issues are.

We would like to know what he alludes to when he said there are greater things at play, which is why we urge for a full explanation as to why he was let go in such a fashion, they said in the statement.

CNN CEO Chris Licht announced Lemon and the network parted ways in a memo to staffers without providing an explanation for its decision.

CNN and Don have parted ways, Licht said. Don will forever be part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.

Lemons most recent gig was co-anchoring CNN This Morning alongside Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.

The longtime anchor reportedly screamed at the latter for interrupting him on air and drew public backlash after saying 51-year-old presidential candidate Nikki Haley was past her prime in what was widely considered to be sexist remarks.

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(May 1, 2023 / JNS) It was an unlikely image, to say the least. Rev. Al Sharpton tweeted a photo of himself last week with Mort Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America.

Much of the Jewish community has long considered Sharpton antisemitic for his incendiary rhetoric, accusing him of inciting violence against Jews back in 1991 in Brooklyn, N.Y., as part of the Crown Heights riots. He has expressed regrets about such actions in recent years, which some take as genuine remorse, though others think that he is more focused on rehabilitating his reputation.

Sharpton expressed support of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in 2019, calling it inexcusable that Israel banned the congresswoman, who has a history of antisemitic statements, from entry the country that summer. And as recently as 2020, Klein said that the Anti-Defamation League head should not go on Sharptons MSNBC program, PoliticsNation.

Klein told JNS that he received a call from Sharptons National Action Network offices, looking to set up a get-together.

A couple of his board members told Sharpton, You should meet with a guy who fights for his people just as strong as you fight for the blacks, said Klein. I figured if I can have a relationship with him that will help our Jewish people and Israel, Ill do it.

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There was no preset agenda for the initial 90-minute meeting, according to Klein. Sharpton has tweeted that the meeting included Howard Teich and Michael Hardy, board member and general counsel, respectively, of National Action Network.

Klein told JNS that he sought to make common cause with civil-rights activist Sharpton, discussing his upbringing in a majority-black West Philadelphia neighborhood, as well as a friendship with Ice Cube after the rappers own spewing of anti-Jewish sentiment. Sharpton tried to explain his past actions that have been seen as antisemitic and said some were misrepresented in the media, according to Klein.

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In a 2019 appearance in front of a Jewish audience, Sharpton acknowledged his role in stoking division and recalled how Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.s widow chided him for his cheap rhetoric.

He has reportedly expressed private regrets to Jewish leaders for helping fuel the deadly Crown Heights riots in 1991, as well as denounced them publicly. He has also been accused of inciting a firebombing of a Jewish-owned clothing store in Harlem in 1995.

Sharptonhas lately appealed for black-Jewish unity and has been critical of entertainer Ye (Kanye West) and basketball player Kyrie Irving for their antisemitic statements.

The meeting became an educational session largely, according to Klein. Although Sharpton visited Israel in 2001 and met with then-Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and, controversially, Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat, much of what Klein told him last week surprised Sharpton, according to the ZOA head.

I showed him an emblem of the Palestinian Authoritya picture of all of Israel with a keffiyeh over it, with a picture of Arafat and a Kalashnikov rifle. He was horrified, Klein told JNS.

He also showed Sharpton posters of Jew-killing terrorists, which the P.A. put up in high schools and colleges. He told JNS that he had also thought the day before about what he could ask Sharpton to do, which would be uncontroversial, which wont offend his supporters, that he has no choice but to support.

National president of the Zionist Organization of America Mort Klein speaking at an event in West Palm Beach, Fla., in 2018 Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons.

Klein decided to ask Sharpton to condemn the P.A.s pay-for-slay policy, which pays salaries to terrorists, who kill and maim Jews, and to their familiesincreasing the amount of money based on the severity of the crimes and the casualty toll.

He also showed Sharpton literature on the Taylor Force Act, a U.S. law that withholds U.S. funding for the P.A. until it stops such terror payments.

His eyes came out of his head. He said, How can this be that I never heard of this? recounted Klein.

Sharpton told Kleinand has posted on Twitter and Instagramthat he will contact House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus to find out more about the policy and what could be done.

The two also discussed a joint Israel trip and have a follow-up meeting planned, according to Klein.

The National Action Network did not respond to JNS queries about the meeting.

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Days after he was dropped from CNN, Don Lemon is gaining some allies.

Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton, who heads the National Action Network and hosts the MSNBC show PoliticsNation, voiced his support for Lemon on Wednesday, alongside Marc Morial, the president and chief executive of the Urban National League.

In a statement, Sharpton and Morial questioned what Lemon was referring to when the former anchor said there are some larger issues at play in his firing announcement posted on Twitter.

After praising Lemon for being a superb journalist who was very open to the civil rights community on issues others wouldnt touch, the prominent activists demanded transparency from CNN for why the network let Lemon go. Lemon, CNNs highest profile Black anchor, has talked frankly about race and civil rights issues throughout his run at the network.

We would like to know what he alludes to when he said there are greater things at play, which is why we urge for a full explanation as to why he was let go in such a fashion, the statement said.

Dons voice has been invaluable to the conversation of how we become a more just nation, the statement continued. With the health of our democracy undergoing perhaps its greatest test, we cannot afford to silence his voice.

Lemon announced he had been fired by sharing a statement on Twitter, claiming he had been blindsided by management and that his agent had delivered the news.

At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network, Lemon wrote. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.

CNN dismissed Lemons statement as inaccurate and said he was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.

Lemon has already hired Hollywood attorney Bryan Freedman. The lawyer also represents Chris Cuomo, who was fired by CNN in 2021 and is seeking $125 million for wrongful termination, and helped Megyn Kelly secure a $69-million payout when she left NBC in 2019, according to the New York Times.

In the meantime, the unemployed Lemon was also offered some employment options from rapper Rick Ross. In an Instagram story on Monday, the rapper offered Lemon a job at one of his Wingstop restaurants. Ross reportedly owns nearly 30 of the chicken franchises across the United States.

Were hiring at Wingstop, and for some reason, I believe you know what you doing with the lemon pepper wings, so man, just send over your rsum, the Grammy-nominated rapper said while sitting next to his pool at his Atlanta-area mansion. Imma make sure I get you in front of the right grill, brother. Stay solid, brother.

The Money in the Grave performer also offered to reach out to Rapstar Energy Drink to start manufacturing its own Don Lemon flavor.

Lemons firing came as CNN began facing resistance from advertisers and potential guests for the morning news program CNN This Morning, which he co-anchored, according to people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment.

Lemon was briefly suspended in February after he made offensive comments about when a woman is past her prime while speaking about 51-year-old Republican former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who is running for the partys presidential nomination for the 2024 election.

Soon after apologizing for the inartful comment, Lemon was accused in a Variety report of exhibiting misogynistic behavior in the workplace allegations he dismissed as 15-year-old gossip.

Lemons prime comments were not the first some have called into question at CNN.

In December, Lemon is alleged to have screamed at co-host Kaitlan Collins off-camera following a Dec. 8 broadcast of This Morning, lambasting her for interrupting him on-air, according to a New York Post report that cited sources close to the situation.

After confirming Lemons termination on Monday, CNN Chief Executive Chris Licht said in the statement that Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years.

We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors, Licht added without giving any further explanation.

Lemons firing on Monday coincided with the termination of Fox News show host Tucker Carlson.

Staff writers Meg James and Stephen Battaglio contributed to this story.

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