It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin. Al Sharpton bigchooseforget Change image and share on social
I could have easily been a statistic. Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., it was easy - a little too easy - to get into trouble. Surrounded by poor schools, lack of resources, high unemployment rates, poverty, gangs and more, I watched as many of my peers fell victim to a vicious cycle of diminished opportunities and imprisonment. Al Sharpton brooklyncyclediminish share on social
The United States isn't a dictatorship ruling with a brutal army and an iron fist, so our police departments must understand that they are there to serve and protect us - all of us. And when they do commit crimes, they must be arrested and prosecuted like anyone else, bottom line. Al Sharpton armyarrestbottom share on social
Dr. King's general principles are universal. But the things he confronted took place in another era. Al Sharpton confronterageneral Change image and share on social
The resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder is met with both pride and disappointment by the Civil Rights community. We are proud that he has been the best Attorney General on Civil Rights in U.S. history and disappointed because he leaves at a critical time when we need his continued diligence most. Al Sharpton attorneycivilcommunity share on social
Bill Clinton strikes me as the kind of guy who goes wherever the polls lead him, rather than leading the polls. Al Sharpton billclintonguy Change image and share on social
If the black vote does not come out in big numbers in the age of Ferguson and voter ID, it will empower our adversaries and enhance our marginalization. Al Sharpton adversaryagebig Change image and share on social
When the culture of police departments is sometimes infused with bias or preconceived ideas against certain groups, there needs to be reform and retraining throughout. And unfortunately, we cannot rely on local departments to police themselves; we need intervention from the top. Al Sharpton biasculturedepartment share on social
During my 2004 presidential campaign, I was fond of saying that it was high time for the Christian right to meet the right Christians. Al Sharpton campaignchristianfond Change image and share on social