I was there during the first elections in South Africa. I watched them take down the apartheid flag and raise the new flag. Al Sharpton africaapartheidelection Change image and share on social
If it weren't for the mentorship and guidance from people like my mother, James Brown and others, I wouldn't have been able to make something of my life. Al Sharpton brownguidancejame Change image and share on social
Dr. King used Gandhi's commitment to non-violence and to passive resistance. Al Sharpton commitmentgandhiking Change image and share on social
Local prosecutors work alongside local police officers on a regular basis and are therefore conflicted when it comes to prosecuting those same officers. They are under extreme pressure from local police unions and from rank-and-file cops. Al Sharpton alongsidebasisconflict share on social
National Action Network, the group I founded, has affiliates or chapters in over 40 cities around the country. Al Sharpton actionaffiliatechapter Change image and share on social
All women, regardless of her economic status or racial background, have a right to vote, and no politician or regressive law should prevent her from doing so. Al Sharpton backgroundeconomiclaw Change image and share on social
I've learned how to measure what I say. Al Sharpton in 1986 was trying to be heard. I was a local guy and was like, 'Y'all are ignoring us.' Al Sharpton guyhavehear Change image and share on social
In order to establish peace, you must have fair justice for everyone. Al Sharpton establishfairjustice Change image and share on social
My organization, National Action Network (NAN), was on the ground talking and meeting with people in Ferguson, just as we did in Staten Island following Eric Garner's death. Al Sharpton actiondeatheric Change image and share on social
