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Quote by Al Sharpton

“If you play the theatrics too much, you get in the way of your own cause.”

Quote by Al Sharpton

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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. more

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