Rev. Al Sharpton to Oppose Trump’s Haitian Travel Ban During Juneteenth Celebration

NEW YORK, NY (June 17, 2025) — Rev. Al Sharpton, the esteemed Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), is set to denounce the Trump Administration’s recent travel restrictions on Haitians during a Juneteenth celebration in Brooklyn this Thursday. He asserts that this measure exacerbates the dire situations facing innocent individuals in Haiti. “Donald Trump’s recent travel restrictions represent yet another attack on America’s legacy as a sanctuary for those yearning for freedom,” Sharpton declared. “This ban disproportionately impacts Haitians, many of whom have family in New York City, seeking refuge from ongoing chaos in their homeland. As we honor liberty on Juneteenth, we must seize the opportunity to further our quest for universal freedom.” Rev. Sharpton will share the stage with Pastor A.R. Bernard and the Haitian American Alliance of New York at the Christian Cultural Center Church in Brooklyn. This gathering follows their previous calls for heightened federal support amid Haiti’s turmoil.