Person

Al Sharpton

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Born:

October 3, 1954 in Brooklyn N.Y.

Political Party:

Democratic Party

Occupation:

Political activist, Baptist preacher, radio host, and commentator for MSNBC

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Al Sharpton (born Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.) is a political activist, Baptist preacher, and commentator for MSNBC. In 2004, he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

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