Al Sharpton

Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. (born October 3, 1954) is an American civil rights and social justice activist, Baptist minister, politician, radio talk show host, and TV personality. He is the founder of the National Action Network civil rights organization. Sharpton gained national attention as a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio talk show called Keepin' It Real and serves as a political analyst and weekend host for MSNBC, hosting PoliticsNation. Throughout his career, Sharpton has been involved in various controversies and has faced accusations of making homophobic, antisemitic, and racially insensitive remarks. He was active in publicizing the Tawana Brawley accusation in 1987, which was later proven to be false. Sharpton has been found liable for making false statements in court and refusing to pay damages.