Quick Info
| Profession | Civil rights activist, Baptist minister, radio talk show host, TV personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Al Sharpton
15/04/2025
Al Sharpton spoke at the National Day of Prayer for Justice in Washington D.C., calling for renewed federal action on police accountability and voting rights. He emphasized the ongoing need for the National Action Network to mobilize communities against systemic inequality and highlighted recent legislative setbacks in civil rights protections.
20/01/2025
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Sharpton led a march in Brooklyn demanding an end to racial profiling and advocating for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. He reiterated his commitment to nonviolent protest and urged young activists to remain engaged in the fight for equality.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. |
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| Description | Internationally renowned civil rights leader and founder of the National Action Network (NAN). Dedicated to fighting for justice, equality, and civil rights for nearly half a century. Known for advocacy on police reform, voting rights, education equality, and social justice issues. |
Personal Life
| Religion | Baptist |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://x.com/TheRevAl | |
| https://www.facebook.com/TheRevAl | |
| https://www.instagram.com/therev_al | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheRevAl |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began as a child preacher and became involved in civil rights activism as a teenager | |
| 2. Worked alongside Jesse Jackson early in his career | |
| 3. Led a controversial ten-month boycott of Korean-owned businesses in 1990 | |
| 4. Organized demonstrations in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn following the death of Yusef Hawkins in 1989 | |
| 5. Has been described by former President Barack Obama as a 'voice for the voiceless' and 'champion for the downtrodden' | |
| 6. National Action Network currently operates over 100 chapters across the country with over 100,000 members | |
| 7. Was stabbed in the chest by Michael Riccardi in January 1991 during a Bensonhurst demonstration, nearly killing him; Sharpton later asked that his attacker receive a light sentence and eventually reconciled with him | |
| 8. Successfully pressured major corporations including PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, and Microsoft to extend advertising dollars to African-American communities and agencies |