Reverend Al Sharpton
@TheRevAl
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Baptist Minister & Political, Civil Rights, and Social Justice Activist
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers live virtual remarks during The National Action Network 2024 Convention.
#NANConv2024
#ICYMI
@POTUS
@NationalAction
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Being honored w/ a Honorary Doctor of Law degree and hooded by Fisk University.
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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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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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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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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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My grandson, Marcus Al Sharpton started walking TODAY. He took some of his first steps at the House of Justice!!!!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Senator Kamala Harris remembers Congressman John Lewis and calls for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
#PoliticsNation
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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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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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Rosie Perez, Debra Messing, Rosie O'Donnell, and I here at the Pre Inauguration rally.
#WeStandUnited
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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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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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Backstage at the world famous Apollo Theater w/ my colleagues,
@maddow
and
@JoyAnnReid
. Joy’s book, Medgar and Myrlie is amazing.
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We are here in Minneapolis standing in solidarity with the family of
#GeorgeFloyd
. I am joined by the Mother of Eric Garner, Gwen Carr. No Justice, No Peace!
#ICantBreathe
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It’s a new time! Time is out for not holding you accountable, time is out for you trying to stall, time is out for empty words and empty promises. Time is out!
#GeorgeFloydMemorial
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Don't get it twisted, the issue is and has always been racism and policing. Don't let
@realDonaldTrump
switch the script.
#TakeAKnee
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I just called for the arrest of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery TODAY. There is probable cause to act NOW! Tomorrow is his Ahmaud’s birthday.
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Congratulations to my friend,
@SenKamalaHarris
on being selected the running mate to 2020 Presidential candidate Joe Biden. He couldn’t have chosen a better teammate. I used to be a Youth Coordinator for Shirley Chisholm, this is great day for me. I know Shirley is smiling down.
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The King Center has sadly just announced the passing of it’s Chairman, Dexter King. Dexter was the youngest son & the 3rd child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr & Coretta Scott King.
My condolences to all of Dexter’s family & friends. May he RIP, may his legacy live🕊️
📸: Prabook
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Actress Sally Fields is here to stand for equal rights here at the
#WeStandUnited
Pre Inauguration rally.
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Drawing a parallel between the police killings of
#EricGarner
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#GeorgeFloyd
. Yes, it is great that the 4 officers involved in Floyd’s murder have been fired, but there must be a thorough investigation. A man lost his life, those responsible lost their jobs, it can’t end there.
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Praying for film director, John Singleton, who has reportedly been hospitalized w/a stroke. This photo is of lunch in NOLA at Essence Fest a couple of years ago. He has also attended NAN LA events. His noteworthy “Boyz n the Hood” & other work earned his stature in the industry.
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Please keep the family of
#DaunteWright
in your prayers as we continue to fight for justice in his name.
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Part 2 of my eulogy for George Floyd at the Memorial for George Floyd live in Minneapolis
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With pop singer Ariana Grande and her mother as Ariana prepares to sing and I prepare to speak at the funeral of Aretha Franklin.
#RIPArethaFranklin
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Today is my dear mother, Ada Essie Sharpton’s birthday. She raised my sister and I as a single Mother, she gave us all she had. I give all I have every day to try to make her proud. RIP Ma.
#AdaSharpton
#Ada95
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For 401 years there were plenty knees on the necks of Blacks who came to this country. Meet us in Washington on August 28, 2020 as we honor the anniversary of the March on Washington and demand America get its knee off our necks!
Register:
#NANMOW2020
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The passing of the great Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a great loss to the nation. It is a tremendous loss to civil rights for all Americans. RIP RGB.🙏🏽
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What a surprise! Former POTUS
@BarackObama
& former FLOTUS
@MichelleObama
surprised the audience tonight on day 1 of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Fest to introduce Netflix’s showing of their new film
#DESCENDENT
produced by Essie Chambers, Questlove, & Kyle Martin.
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I’m heartbroken at hearing of the death of Harry Belafonte, a true mentor & friend. I cherished the time he would give me & others to guide us & correct us. He was a history changing activist, a culture changing entertainer, & an unmatched intellectual. RIP & Power, Mr. B✊🏾❤️🕊️
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Passing out food bags in Harlem now w/ the partnership of NAN/CARE/ Sylvia’s Restaurant.
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With my new grandson, Baby Marcus Al Sharpton Bright. Proud of you both
@MSSharpton2u
&
@marcusabright
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The guilty verdict of the 3 murderers of Ahmaud Arbery of hate crimes is a precedent setting verdict. Even in the Deep South the Feds will convict you of hate actions. I salute Ahmaud’s parents for forcing the trial.
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