Presenting Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds with the Activism in the Arts Award at the 2025 National Action Network Triumph Awards. #NANTriumphAwards #NAN2025 #Babyface | Reverend Al Sharpton

Presenting Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds with the Activism in the Arts Award at the 2025 National Action Network Triumph Awards. A 13-time Grammy Award–winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Babyface has not only defined the sound of generations but has also used his platform to uplift our community and advance social change through the power of music. His artistry and activism continue to inspire across the world. Congratulations, Babyface, on this well-deserved honor. #NANTriumphAwards #NAN202

Reverend Al Sharpton, the fiery civil rights figure and television personality, once took on a covert role few would have imagined. In the 1980s, while navigating New York’s political world and its bustling music scene, he crossed paths with federal agents running a sting operation. From that moment, Sharpton stepped into the shadows to help the FBI crack down on the mob’s grip over the industry. Reports say he wore hidden recording devices, funneled intelligence to investigators, and contribute