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Al Sharpton, born on October 3, 1954, is an American minister, civil rights activist, and political commentator. He is known for his leadership in civil rights and social justice movements, particularly in the areas of opposing police brutality and advocating for equal rights.

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“I think that any time you look at the fact that boycotts have historically led to change, whatever temporary inconvenience there may be, it in the long run leads toward, in my opinion, a better change for everybody.”

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“People working at the arenas are not just depending on one or two concerts. I think it gives a symbolic boost, as well as those shows do bring down some monetary investments in the city.”

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“It was better walk with dignity than ride in shame. A lot of people in Cincinnati are saying, "Rather than have the continual problems of police brutality and economic disparity, I'm willing to make some sacrifices." And I think that they ought to be respected for doing that.”

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“I think that you can't choose leadership. You have to deal with the leadership that the people respond to.”

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“I think drugs affect poor people and people of color more than anyone.”

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“I don't think Dr. King helped racial harmony, I think he helped racial justice. What I profess to do is help the oppressed and if I cause a load of discomfort in the white community and the black community, that in my opinion means I'm being effective, because I'm not trying to make them comfortable. The job of an activist is to make people tense and cause social change.”

“I think first of all, the United States has got to adopt a policy of befriending and creating allies around the world.”

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“I think you don't support people based on one or two cases of situations. You deal with their balance over the long run.”

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“I think that whoever is the attorney general, you don't want them to be as a yes person for any particular constituency.”

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“I remember the president-elect [Donald Trump] saying that I`m going to do something to dramatically, positively change communities, particularly in urban areas, and I think we`ve got to hold his feet to the fire to all those issues as well as all the issues that you addressed, you and many others addressed yesterday as it relates to criminal justice, as it relates to voting oppression.”

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“We`re going to continue to move forward and fight. I just think that, unfortunately, the president-elect [Donald Trump] has chosen to address every issue.”

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“I think that what we want to do as we continue to move forward is look at the various points that have been made.We`re looking forward to the appointment of a monitor so that we can continue to do some of the things that we`ve been doing.”

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“I think everybody understood what happened, why this consent decree came about after the Freddie Gray situation. There was tension on both sides.”

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“My ministry's always been one of social activism. I think a responsible minister must be at some levels involved in the social order.”

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Born: October 3, 1954
Known for: Minister
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