There are now that 20 consent decrees in place like the one in Baltimore that are helping put broken police departments on a path to reform. And this is long work. Baltimore is just embarking down this road.
Al SharptonIf O.J. had been accused of killing his black wife, you would not have seen the same passion stirred up.
Al SharptonMy ordination in the Church of God in Christ was at age 9, and I later became a Baptist minister, which I am today.
Al SharptonSome issues you just - you certainly you have to defend yourself, but you certainly don`t have to denigrate others.
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 Sharpton