Congressman John Conyers to Join National Action Network for Press Conference To Urge Congressional Action on the Flint Water Crisis

Immediately following the testimony of Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder before the House Oversight Committee, Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), Rev. Sharpton and Rev. Williams will join families from Flint, Michigan that have been impacted by the water crisis to call for a greater Congressional response.

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, March 17, 2016, U.S. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13) will join the National Action Network in urging Congressional action to resolve the Flint water crisis and to announce introduction of legislation to reform the Michigan Emergency Financial Manager law.

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John Conyers, Jr.

WHO:  U.S. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13)

Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network

Rev. Charles Williams, President of National Action Network Michigan Chapter

Families from Flint, Michigan affected by water crisis

WHAT:  Press conference to announce introduction of legislation to reform the MI Emergency Financial Manager law and urge Congressional action to resolve the Flint water crisis.

WHEN:  Thursday, March 17, 2016 – NOON

WHERE:  House Triangle, U.S. Capitol Complex (map)

*Please note the House Triangle is adjacent to the intersection of Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street SE. *

All media is invited to attend/cover the press conference. For any specific questions, please reach out to Stephanie Báez at(202) 999 – 9699.

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Sharpton to protest Mich. emergency takeover law

Al Sharpton, Charles Williams, John Conyers

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The Rev. Al Sharpton and others say they plan a demonstration outside the gated community where Republican Gov. Rick Snyder lives to protest what they say is a racially biased law that makes it easier for Michigan to take over financially struggling communities and school districts.
The protest is scheduled on Martin Luther King Day at Snyder's home in Washtenaw County's Superior Township, near Ann Arbor.
The protesters plan to march Monday afternoon to a gatehouse outside the private subdivision that includes the governor's home.
Sharpton and U.S. Rep. John Conyers talked about the protest Sunday at a news at a Detroit church.
Organizers say the law seems to target mostly black communities. Snyder has said the law isn't racially motivated.


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