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
The horrific cases in Ferguson, in Staten Island with the death of Eric Garner, and all across the country serve as stark reminders that we must have a say in who polices us, and how that policing is done. We must, we must, let our voices be heard on Election Day. Al Sharpton casecountryday share on social
In New York, you are competing with Times Square lights and all of that, so you've got to be 300 pounds and crazy to get anyone's attention. Then, you can refine yourself. I always knew under those 300 pounds and tracksuits was a refined, slim, dignified man. Al Sharpton attentioncompetecrazy share on social
I do believe the Democratic party has moved far to the right. I do believe that the party has a bunch of elephants running around in donkey clothes. Al Sharpton bunchclothedemocratic Change image and share on social
I've been able to reach from the streets to the suites. Al Sharpton havereachstreet Change image and share on social
When people discuss the 1960s and the great Civil Rights Era, they often speak in romantic terms as if there wasn't immense work put in, and as if there wasn't immense sacrifice that took place. But none of those battles were easily fought and won; there were sustained movements behind them. Al Sharpton 1960sbattlecivil share on social
My ordination in the Church of God in Christ was at age 9, and I later became a Baptist minister, which I am today. Al Sharpton agebaptistchrist Change image and share on social
Who defines terrorists? Today's terrorist is tomorrow's friend. Al Sharpton definefriendterrorist Change image and share on social