Reverend Al Sharpton
@TheRevAl
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Baptist Minister & Political, Civil Rights, and Social Justice Activist
New York, NY
Joined May 2009
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies have become a hot-button issue for companies across America in recent weeks. As some companies roll back their policies based on a new executive order, others are doubling down. A group of local leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton,
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Trump says I’m a troublemaker & con man. I do make trouble for bigots. If he really thought I was a con man he would want me in his cabinet.
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Let us all pray for Rev. and Mrs Jesse Jackson. They need our sincere and intense prayers. Prayer changes things!!!.
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I’m deeply saddened to announce the passing of my father, Al Sharpton, Sr. Our relationship was complicated, but he was still my father. Over the past 18 years, I was able to work through my pain and feelings of abandonment, and we built a relationship that meant a lot to me.
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This week, in the spirit of unity, I made a moral appeal to the @WhiteHouse to consider the homeless & incarcerated amid #COVID19. To my surprise, @realDonaldTrump called me to discuss it. If Trump can call a critic like Al Sharpton, we can *all* find it in us to come together.
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Meeting my grandson for the 1st time. Welcome to the world Marcus Al Sharpton Bright ♥️
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Arriving in Tallahassee, Florida to stand against GOP efforts to erase Black history from public schools in this state. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
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ESPN's suspension of Jemele Hill is an outrage and should NOT go unanswered. ESPN and advertisers will hear from us!.
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Just got a call from @POTUS Joe Biden, he says that he is not going anywhere. He wants people to know that he called and he’s determined to fight to protect our rights. Photo Credit: @WhiteHouse
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Leading a buy-in with 100+ @NationalAction members at the @Costco location in Harlem, NYC to show support for the company’s strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This comes as DEI policies face growing attacks from both President Trump and the private
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Here at the funeral service of my father, Al Sharpton Sr. Please keep my step mother Janie, my step sister Mola, and all of my siblings in your prayers. 📷: @rachelnoerd . #RIPAlSharptonSr
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My friend, role model, and activist extraordinaire has passed. Congressman John Lewis taught us how to be an activist. He changed the world without hate, rancor or arrogance. A rare and great man. Rest in Power and may God finally give you peace. #RIPJohnLewis
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Trump at NAN Convention 2006 telling James Brown and Jesse Jackson why he respects my work. Different tune now.
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This young lady named Whitley Schroeder asked her mom who is a reporter with Fox News in Tulsa if she could meet me. She told me she watched my eulogy of #GeorgeFloyd and stayed up all night studying about me.
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A special moment with Stevie Wonder, my mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson, and California Rep. Maxine Waters at the final homegoing service of our beloved, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. 📸: @rachelnoerd . #RIPSheilaJacksonLee
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Been reading Shaun King’s disbursing reports on Joe Biden. Biden must respond and I will ask him about this. Shaun never misled me.
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Houses of Worship should make the health of their people their priority not the politics of the President. We should be preaching abundant Life, not flirting w/ death.
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Trump’s executive order is toothless and meaningless. We don’t need studies, we need police that commit crimes to be punished. All police that use chokeholds claim their lives were threatened, what’s new?.
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In Chicago for the Massey Rally at 6 pm on the West Side. I stopped by to see my mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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I fully support @POTUS Biden if he chooses to stay in the Presidential race, based on his record on the concerns that I, along with others, have raised over the last several years. I believe we should all set our emotions aside and take a calculated review to protect our civil,.
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In DC I ran into @chancetherapper , a powerful and gifted artist. He's on me about doing a movie about my life story.
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I’m so proud of my lil’ sister @JoyAnnReid making history! This photo is the two of us in Johannesburg for Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. I’ve watched her through the years and I can say she’s a brilliant journalist and genuinely good human being! Go Joy!!! @MSNBC
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I just spoke by phone to the father of Duante Wright, the 20 year old killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. NAN will stand w/ this family and demand justice in this matter.
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Don’t let anyone make it seem as if violence in Minneapolis began with protestors, the violence started when a police officer murdered an unarmed black man named #GeorgeFloyd with his knee on his neck for 9 minutes! .
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I ran into rapper/actor Method Man yesterday as I was preparing to leave Essence Fest.
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About to enter the White House to attend President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Bill. I’m currently talking w/ Transportation Secretary @PeteButtigieg about broadband deserts and Black and minority contractors.
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I didn’t think I would live to see my 40th birthday in my line of work, all glory be to God that He had different plans for me. Thankful to see my 69th birthday. Thank you to @philippechow and my girls for a great birthday dinner!
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'We Are Not That Stupid': Rev. Al Sharpton Says Black Voters Won't Be Fooled by Red-Baiting Attacks on Sanders. @commondreams @NationalAction.
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We had over 200,000 people March on Washington last August. Not one incident or arrest. Compare that to the bedlam unleashed today in DC and ask yourself. Who are the real patriots?
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Arrived in DC from Atlanta, headed to Baltimore. Long day but can’t stop.
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“Have you no shame?” @politicsnation’s @real_sharpton asks of Black voters who are standing behind Donald Trump. Repost @MSNBC
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Leading a buy-in this afternoon at @Costco in Harlem with over 100 @NationalAction members to support their unwavering commitment to DEI. As DEI policies face attacks from Donald Trump and others, Costco has stood firm, proving they value justice and inclusion.
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Happy Birthday to our 44th President and great statesman, @BarackObama!! It’s been an honor to know you and work with you on civil and human rights issues.
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W/ Former Secretary Hillary Clinton at the White House State Dinner last Thursday.
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Just spent an hour w/ Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney. I bet you’re wondering what we could be talking about! Stay tuned.
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Being honored w/ a Honorary Doctor of Law degree and hooded by Fisk University.
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To question how Speaker Pelosi prays for him, the President offends all of us that believe in prayer above politics. It’s Christmas time!.
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My 1st grandson was born this morning to my daughter Dominique Sharpton-Bright and her husband Marcus Bright. Sharing my joy in my #NANSaturdayActionRally message. They both are healthy, God is great.
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Happy Birthday with much respect to John Legend, a true and sincere activist/advocate for human rights.
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Just landed in Greensboro, North Carolina to meet with ministers and local candidates on the ground to get out the vote.
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W/ Ambassador Andrew Young, Rev. Jackson, and Sen. Warnock after the President and Vice President’s speech.
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When Black history is under attack, what do we do?!. Stand up fight back!!!!. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
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In this video, you can see Governor #TimWalz with us at Daunte Wright’s funeral, who was killed by police in 2021 during the George Floyd trial. In 2020, we demanded justice for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Governor Walz listened to our calls and appointed Attorney General
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Our hearts go out to the Robinson/Obama family as we all mourn the loss of Marian Robinson. Mother Robinson was a remarkable woman who embodied strength, grace, and resilience. She was a true warrior, a source of inspiration for us all. We are grateful for her presence in the
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Congratulations to my stepdaughter Laila on her college graduation! Your determination and hard work have paid off. Wishing you all the best in your new chapter.
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My grandson, Marcus Al Sharpton started walking TODAY. He took some of his first steps at the House of Justice!!!!
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Had a very candid virtual meeting w/ Sen. Manchin and Civil Rights leaders for over an hour.We laid out why his support on Voting and Police reform laws are vital. He says he listened to us intently and will be back to us within days.
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Look who surprised me at our corporate office. He’s in town for us to honor and celebrate him at the House of Justice in Harlem tonight! Big brother looking GOOD! God Bless Jesse Jackson!✊🏿
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Pardoning ex Sheriff Joe Arpaio, of a civil rights related conviction, three weeks after Charlottesville is a moral outrage. Disgraceful!!.
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This young lady named Whitley Schroeder asked her mom who is a reporter with Fox in Tulsa if she could meet me. She told me she watched my eulogy of #GeorgeFloyd and stayed up all night studying about me.
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I tried to keep it a secret but I announced at the annual NAN/Essence reception that my eldest daughter Dominique and her husband Dr. Marcus Bright are having a baby, my first grandchild! #EssenceFest
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Last Sunday meeting with my mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson about the Haitian crisis.
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On my way to Chicago for the 2024 #DemocraticNationalConvention, but first, tomorrow I’m looking forward to preaching at the Apostolic Church of God for Dr. Byron T. Brazier. We won't stop until we win. #FaithAndAction.#DNC2024
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Today, @nygovcuomo signed into law nation-leading #legislation that repeals 50-A, bans chokeholds, prohibits false race-based 911 calls, makes the Attorney General the #independentprosecutor in killings of unarmed civilians by #police, & more. It has been a long road to this day
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Leaving Houston, Texas after the #GeorgeFloydFuneral. Without your support @tylerperry, it would have been a difficult process for the Floyd family and my team to travel to 3 different states in this pandemic, thank you again.
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Saddened to hear of the passing of a great statesman that I truly admired, US Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland. May he rest in power.
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The reported hate attack on my friend and brother, actor Jussie Smollett is despicable and outrageous. The guilty must face the maximum.
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Thinking about my friend #MichaelJackson who would have been 62 years old today. I cherish the music and the memories. I hope he knows we’re continuing the struggle.
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Headed to Minneapolis to stand with the Floyd family as closing arguments are set to be made today.
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I salute MLB pulling the All Star game out of Atlanta, due to repressive State Voting laws. Now they’ve decided to play ball on the right side of history!.
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I spoke to Rev. Jackson last night. He and Mrs. Jackson are resting and following the Doctor’s instructions as they both are still hospitalized. They’re grateful for our continued prayers.
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After service, my 5 year old grandson Marcus Al and I compared our attire. It was totally unplanned but we both showed up to #FathersDay service in blue striped three piece suits, LOL. #SharptonSharp
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I thank God for the gift of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 90 years of service,true ministry, and freedom fighting. In his presence I always felt a man in touch w/ God. Rest In Peace and Power. Archbishop.
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My condolences to the family of Colin Powell. Though we disagreed on many issues, I always respected him and was proud of his achievements. When he and I ran into each other and conversed, I always left feeling he was a sincere and committed man to what he believed in. RIP.
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At the White House State Dinner last Thursday for the President of Kenya.
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The arrogant insensitivity of attorney Kevin Gough in asking a judge to bar me or any minister of the family’s choice underscores the disregard for the value of the human life lost & the grieving of a family in need of spiritual & community support. @TMZ
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When voting rights are under attack, what do we do?! Stand up! Fight back✊🏾. #VotingRightsMarch #WeMarchOn
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We’re at the Natl Mall after over 20,000 marched w/us. The King family & I will still speak but we are encouraging people to get to their buses because we do not want any more heat-related illnesses. This has already been the largest voting rights March in DC this season
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30 yrs ago today, I was stabbed leading a peaceful march in Bensonhurst, BK. We were protesting the racial killing of 16 yr old Yusef Hawkins. It’s been a long, sometimes dangerous journey but I’m still on the frontlines trying to help make a difference.
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“I knew Trump for 35 years. I fought with him, went to meet with him, and tried to get him to do things. I’ve never seen a Black employee in Trump’s office, not one. I used to say, going up Trump Towers is like going up the Rocky Mountains. The higher you got, the whiter it got.
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Senator Kamala Harris remembers Congressman John Lewis and calls for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. #PoliticsNation
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At the National Action Network’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast, we presented Congresswoman @JasmineForUS with a well deserved recognition for her fearless leadership and dedication to justice. In her impactful acceptance speech, she shared: “Throughout my career, from being a
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Today is the 10th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest entertainers that has ever lived, my friend, and little brother, #MichaelJackson. I spoke at his funeral, one of the great honors of my life. The world misses him, his legacy forever lives. #RIPMichaelJackson
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The racist vandalism at the home of LeBron James speaks 4 itself. No matter how high u rise, a racist sees u as less than human. Fight on!.
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Pictured after meeting with the family of #GeorgejoFloyd & @joebiden. Congressman Cedric Richmond, presidential candidate Joe Biden, Attorney Ben Crump and Roger Floyd, George Floyd’s uncle.
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My only grandson is 3 years old today. His energy and smile is a great joy in my life. I expect great things from him. Grow in strength in mind and body Marcus Al. I hope to leave a clear path and respected legacy for you and your generation. I love you, happy 3rd birthday!
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Former President Bill Clinton at the State Dinner last Thursday.
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Working out at the hotel in Chicago before hosting my Sunday Morning show, ‘Keepin’ It Real with Al Sharpton,’ and then heading to preach the morning services at Apostolic Church of God.
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As I celebrate my 70th birthday tomorrow, 10/3, I will forever cherish being serenaded by the iconic Gladys Knight on stage at NAN’s 2024 Triumph Awards at Lincoln Center in NYC. #NANTriumphAwards2024 .#HBDRAS70
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Black history is American history! It will not be erased from the US education system✊🏾. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
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Hip Hop artist Meek Mill was in the wings listening to my speech. We talked about criminal justice reform. #EssenceFest
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A group of clergy and I are asking the White House to help arrange for us to go to Russia and have a clergy visit w/ Brittany Griner to pray w/ her. I’ve become more concerned about her after speaking w/ her wife.
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No Dem should meet w/ Kavanaugh! The McConnell rule should apply, it cannot be used for Obama only.
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Rosie Perez, Debra Messing, Rosie O'Donnell, and I here at the Pre Inauguration rally. #WeStandUnited
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Had a good talk with/ Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House State Dinner last Thursday.
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Let’s give all due respect to Stacey Abrams. Her work and diligence has changed Georgia Politics. Whatever the results end up being, she effectively changed the game.
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