People have a right to be nervous and fearful. They heard what Trump said during the campaign and are wondering if he`ll follow through on his promises.
AL SHARPTONWe may switch presidents, but we`re just going to switch legs and keep on marching.
More Al Sharpton Quotes
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And I think we`ve got to hold his feet to the fire to all those issues as well as all the issues that you addressed.
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If O.J. had been accused of killing his black wife, you would not have seen the same passion stirred up.
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Any 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.
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I’ve never done anything else in my life other than preach and be an activist. Way before I was known.
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Some issues you just – you certainly you have to defend yourself, but you certainly don`t have to denigrate others.
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The unfortunate part is there`s not enough balance in the legislative chambers, and particularly the senate that has to do that confirmation for there to be enough pushback.
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As I ran for president, I hoped that one child would come out of the ghetto like I did, could look at me walk across the stage with governors and senators and know they didn’t have to be a drug dealer.
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My ordination in the Church of God in Christ was at age 9, and I later became a Baptist minister, which I am today.
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Dr. King’s general principles are universal. But the things he confronted took place in another era.
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I remember the president-elect [Donald Trump] saying that I`m going to do something to dramatically, positively change communities, particularly in urban areas.
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John Lewis we all know was beaten terribly, almost to an inch of his life, opened doors that will never be closed, although there are forces that are attempting to close those doors.
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I always go by instinct and then wrestle with where by instinct brought me.
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Don’t talk to us like we ignint!
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The United States government has the obligation to educate all young people in this country.
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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.
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