National Action Network, the group I founded, has affiliates or chapters in over 40 cities around the country.
Al SharptonWe need an amendment that gives us the right to vote protected by the federal government and the Constitution.
Al SharptonAny use of the names of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, in connection with any violence or killing of police, is reprehensible and against the pursuit of justice in both cases.
Al SharptonWe`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.
Al SharptonWe just have to hope and pray that this man [Donald Trump] is changed in terms of how he views the world community.
Al SharptonI 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.
Al Sharpton