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
Not graduating high school on time leads to fewer chances of attending college and obtaining good paying jobs, and creates instead higher chances of incarceration and unemployment. Al Sharpton attendchancecollege Change image and share on social
From racial profiling and being pulled over just for 'driving while black' to this new phenomenon of killing unarmed people out of some preconceived idea of fear, our lives and our children's lives are not being valued. Al Sharpton blackchilddrive share on social
I very rarely read any fiction. I love biographies; I read about all kinds of people. I love theology and some philosophy. Al Sharpton biographyfictionkind Change image and share on social
If you can get the proper definition of trouble, then we can find out who the real troublemakers are. Al Sharpton definitionfindproper Change image and 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'm never going to be fat - never again. I'm going to make it easy on my pallbearers. Al Sharpton easyfatmake Change image and share on social
It is up to us to change laws on the books like 'Stand Your Ground' laws and push elected officials to enact regulations that hold police officers to the same standards as the rest of society. This is why we vote. Al Sharpton bookchangeelect 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
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
