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Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. [2] (born October 3, 1954) is an American civil rights and social justice activist, Baptist minister, radio talk show host, and TV personality, who is also the founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization.
Sharpton brushes off calls for Biden to drop out despite fallout
Rev. Al Sharpton acknowledged Friday that the scrutiny over President Biden’s debate performance is “not going anywhere,” he largely brushed off calls for ...
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Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen Have a Date Night at N.Y.C. Pride Gala and Award Ceremony
The pair attended the political fundraiser and gala event as De Niro was its keynote speaker and honoree; the Rev. Al Sharpton presented the two-time Oscar ...
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Apr 2, 2014 · Who Is Al Sharpton? Ordained in the Pentecostal church as a child, Al Sharpton is an outspoken and sometimes controversial political activist in the fight against racial prejudice and injustice.
Jun 1, 2024 · Al Sharpton, American civil rights activist, politician, and minister who founded the National Action Network (1991) and later hosted a news-and-opinion show on MSNBC. He sought the Democratic Party nomination for president in 2004. Learn more about his life and career.
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Learn about Reverend Al Sharpton, a civil rights leader and founder of the National Action Network. He is a CSSBMB Commissioner and a champion of police reform, voting rights and education equality.
Feb 1, 2023 · Over the last two decades, the Rev. Al Sharpton has become the leading eulogist for Black victims of police violence. On Wednesday, he is speaking at the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three...
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Feb 21, 2024 · Pulitzer Prize winner Mitchell S. Jackson tailed Al Sharpton around the country to find out why he keeps going, what he’s still doing, and where his place in history will be.
Mar 4, 2002 · Learn about the life and work of Reverend Al Sharpton, a prominent civil rights leader and activist who has fought for social justice and racial equality since childhood. Explore his achievements, challenges, and controversies in his autobiography and other sources.