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. [3][4][5] In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday announced a boycott of companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the effort will be in the spirit of the late civil rights leader...

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 …

Jan 21, 2025 · Al Sharpton (born October 3, 1954, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American civil rights activist, politician, and minister who founded the National Action Network (1991) and later hosted a political talk show on MSNBC.

As one of the preeminent civil rights leaders of our time, Reverend Al Sharpton serves as the founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN), anchors Politics Nation on MSNBC, hosts the nationally syndicated radio shows Keepin’ It Real and The Hour of Power, holds weekly action rallies and speaks out on behalf of those who have ...

Mar 4, 2002 · Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 3, 1954, Reverend Alfred "Al" Sharpton has been preaching since age four. He was licensed and ordained at age nine. In 1971, he founded the National Youth Movement and for seventeen years he led the organization, registering young people to vote and giving them job opportunities.

Alfred Charles "Al" Sharpton Jr. (born October 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American Baptist minister, civil rights activist and television talk show host. [1] He was a candidate for the Democrat nomination for the United States presidential election, 2004 .

6 days ago · The Rev. Al Sharpton will visit Pasadena on Thursday to lead a memorial service and a rally for victims of the Los Angeles fires. Accompanying him will be attorney Ben Crump, who represents ...

Reverend Sharpton has been at the forefront of the modern civil rights movement for nearly a half-century. He has championed police reform and accountability, calling for the elimination of unjust policies like “Stop-and-Frisk.”

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.