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 | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell to discuss the company’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The meeting followed public pressure from Sharpton and other civil rights advocates urging the retailer to reverse course on its DEI policies.
Sharpton called on PepsiCo to restore its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and warned of a boycott if the company did not engage in discussions. The move was part of a wider campaign in 2025 in which he pressed major corporations to maintain or reinstate DEI commitments.
Sharpton led a public action at a Costco store in East Harlem to support the company’s DEI commitment after similar programs faced growing backlash. The event was framed as a show of support for corporate diversity policies and an appeal to consumers to stand behind them.
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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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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 |
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