My ordination in the Church of God in Christ was at age 9, and I later became a Baptist minister, which I am today.
Al SharptonAmerica can't work for only some people and become a dream for all people. It has to work for everyone. And even though everyone might not end up at the same place, if everyone starts with the same beginning, then that's the dream fulfilled. We all don't have the same abilities, but we should have the same opportunities.
Al SharptonWe're not willing to give black leaders second chances because, in most cases, we're not willing to give them first chances.
Al Sharpton