{"id":2377362,"date":"2024-12-06T19:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T00:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natl-black-church-group-scorches-al-sharpton-msnbc-for-moral-stain-paid-kamala-interview-left-on-black-churches\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T19:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T00:28:53","slug":"natl-black-church-group-scorches-al-sharpton-msnbc-for-moral-stain-paid-kamala-interview-left-on-black-churches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/natl-black-church-group-scorches-al-sharpton-msnbc-for-moral-stain-paid-kamala-interview-left-on-black-churches\/","title":{"rendered":"Nat&#8217;l Black Church Group Scorches Al Sharpton, MSNBC for &#8216;Moral Stain&#8217; Paid Kamala Interview Left on Black Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnatl-black-church-group-scorches-al-sharpton-msnbc-for-moral-stain-paid-kamala-interview-left-on-black-churches%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2377362&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">national coalition representing black churches<\/a> has \u2062criticized Rev. Al \u200bSharpton for accepting\u200b $500,000 \u200bfrom Kamala Harris&#8217;s failing \u2064campaign. The funds were \u200ddonated to Sharpton&#8217;s National\u2064 action Network in two installments, prompting concerns from\u2064 the\u200c National Black Church Initiative, which\u200d represents over 150,000 black churches. They question the ethical\u2063 implications of \u2063such financial support, asking\u200b what\u2062 benefits Harris received in return.The group demands full disclosure from sharpton regarding the nature and purpose of the payment, and they have called for an \u200cinvestigation by MSNBC into these transactions. They argue that this situation tarnishes the \u2064integrity of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jon-ossoff-aoc-stick-up-for-white-supremacist-murderer-dylann-roof\/\" title=\"Jon Ossoff, AOC Stick Up for White Supremacist Murderer Dylann Roof\">black church<\/a> and raises doubts about Sharpton\u2019s journalistic\u2063 ethics, questioning if payments \u2062influence interview dynamics on his MSNBC show. Additionally, they express\u2062 concerns that Sharpton&#8217;s rise as a journalist undermines qualified black \u200bprofessionals in the field, emphasizing the\u200b need \u2064for\u200d transparency\u200b and accountability in this\u2063 matter.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A national group representing black churches has castigated the Rev. Al Sharpton for taking cash from the failed campaign of Kamala Harris and wants MSNBC to yank him off the air over the deal.<\/p>\n<p>The &nbsp;Harris campaign donated $500,000 to Sharpton&rsquo;s National Action Network in two payments this fall, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/media\/moral-stain-black-church-coalition-demands-msnbc-suspend-al-sharpton-over-undisclosed-kamala-harris-campaign-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Free Beacon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/al-sharpton-tries-shaming-trump-comparing-founding-fathers-gets-instant-history-lesson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharpton<\/a> responded with a segment supporting Harris on his MSNBC show and followed that up with a softball interview with the Democratic presidential candidate.<\/p>\n<p>That led to the National Black Church Initiative posting its concerns on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NBCIonline\/videos\/605951261901287\/?mibextid=WC7FNe&amp;rdid=kf1czOhs7d1gxRYG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The group, which said it represents 150,000 black churches, said it was &ldquo;very concerned that one of our leaders appears to be selling our voting to Kamala Harris&rsquo;s campaign.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The question is, what did VP Kamala Harris get for $500,000?&rdquo; the post asked.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For many ministers, this type of action puts a moral stain on the integrity of the black Church,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p>The post said Sharpton &ldquo;needs to fully disclose the nature of the $500,000, why it was given and received, and for what purpose. Where are the receipts? And did Rev. Sharpton receive any funds, and if so, what and for what purpose? There are a lot of questions to be answered.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Black church group that represents 27.7 million peeps says Al Sharpton is not a good person and shouldn&rsquo;t be trusted with $1<\/p>\n<p>Black church coalition demands MSNBC probe Harris campaign&rsquo;s payments to Sharpton group <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J9m2O1zLrw\">https:\/\/t.co\/J9m2O1zLrw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Redneck Azn (@LMFireSystems1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LMFireSystems1\/status\/1864760540897092001?\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  The post quoted&nbsp; Rev. Anthony Evans, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-nevada-a-corrupt-cash-for-votes-scheme-is-hiding-in-plain-sight\/\" title=\"In Nevada, A Corrupt Cash-For-Votes Scheme Is Hiding In Plain Sight\">group&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s president, as saying Sharpton &ldquo;is facing significant moral and journalism ethics regarding this payment or donation to the National Action Network.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The post also threw zingers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/msnbc-ratings-crater-election-network-gives-rachel-maddow-brutal-new-deal-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSNBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are press reports that MSNBC was unaware of the payment. This payment calls into question Rev. Sharpton, a host on MSNBC journalism ethics. Do you have to pay Al Sharpton through a donation to his organization to get on his show or get a favorable interview?&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;African Americans have long complained about the deal that made Rev. Sharpton a journalist. Rev. Sharpton does not have a degree in journalism, and it undermines the career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anaylsis-more-than-half-of-joe-bidens-twitter-followers-are-fake-and-were-just-created-in-january\/\" title=\"Anaylsis: More Than Half Of Joe Biden\u2019s Twitter Followers Are FAKE and Were Just Created in January\">black men<\/a> and women who have more experience and journalism integrity,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Black Church Coalition Calls for Al Sharpton To Be Suspended From MSNBC Over &lsquo;Moral Stain&rsquo; of Taking Money from Harris Campaign <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MSNBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MSNBC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Journalism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Journalism<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OIXCwdjJA2\">https:\/\/t.co\/OIXCwdjJA2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wendy wendy (@Wendywendy54532) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Wendywendy54532\/status\/1865094551263670529?\">December 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The post said that the group &ldquo;demands that MSNBC launch an investigation into the donation or payment by the Harris campaign. We will support Rev. Sharpton&rsquo;s suspension until the investigation is complete.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sharpton, who rose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tim-graham-top-5-dumbest-questions-al-sharpton-asked-kamala-harris-1st-national-tv-interview-vp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prominence<\/a> in the 1980s by hurling false charges at a white prosecutor in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a black teenager, is a minister.<\/p>\n<p>Noting that, the post added, &ldquo;This payment does not look good for a man supposed to represent integrity. 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