I very rarely read any fiction. I love biographies; I read about all kinds of people. I love theology and some philosophy.
Al SharptonI grew up in the 1950s and '60s, when it was almost a holiday when a black act would go on Ed Sullivan.
Al SharptonSo we want to make sure that happens is that we build a relationship with the police department and the community that results in better policing and better cooperation with the 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