Al Sharpton.
American Baptist minister, activist and talk show host
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A delegation led by President Boakai visited the U.S. for talks, while Al Sharpton praised Liberia's global role.Some support2 reports
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Al Sharpton's career gained prominence representing cases in Mississippi, where an incident occurred in Ocean Springs.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton and the NAACP supported the cause of a missing teenager, linked to island investigation findings.Some support4 reports
Earlier this month
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Al Sharpton pressured Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris regarding their presidential ambitions, while DSA backed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for primary victories.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Al Sharpton, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954.Some support1 report
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Mohamed El-Sayed's campaign in Michigan is being influenced by Al Sharpton and facing warnings from state lawmaker Karen Whitsett.Some support1 report
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Martin Luther King III, Al Sharpton, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez organized a modern civil rights demonstration and shared views on political power and progress.Some support2 reports
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Al Sharpton organizes modern civil rights advocacy movements on the East Coast.Some support1 report
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NY AG criticized Trump's election interference, while a Supreme Court case impacted voting rights, alongside a civil rights rally.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton advocated for justice in past cases related to George Floyd.Some support2 reports
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Media used Al Sharpton's reaction to judge the criminal justice system during looting in Baltimore in 2015.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Transportation failure affected multiple cities on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Organizers, including Al Sharpton, are calling for civil action regarding ongoing civil rights issues involving the NAACP.Well supported6 reports
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Al Sharpton co-chairs a March at the Lincoln Memorial, while Kevin Hearn is noted as a potential political opponent.Some support2 reports
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Al Sharpton is involved in a high-profile investigation in Mississippi.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Police shot Corey Ruiz in an altercation, leading to a eulogy delivered by Al Sharpton.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton commented on a case while attending the NABJ conference in Georgia.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton, Pete Buttigieg, and Steven Bartlett discussed presidential viability during past conventions on a podcast.Some support1 report
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Civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton co-founded the Rainbow Coalition, sharing views on race and political action.Some support1 report
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CCRB oversees the police department led by Jessica Tisch, and she previously served under Al Sharpton's National Action Network.Some support2 reports
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Al Sharpton, the National Urban League, and Martin Luther King III led a coalition of civil rights groups on July 14th.Well supported48 reports
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Al Sharpton is the founder and president of the National Action Network.Some support1 report
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Kamala Harris and Al Sharpton shared a platform for civil rights advocacy, using Harlem as a base for community organizing.Some support2 reports
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Celebrities, including Al Sharpton and Spike Lee, attended a memorial following a student's death in Mississippi.Some support1 report
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Williams used country imagery on product packaging, prompting a public response following remarks by Al Sharpton.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Al Sharpton appeared on Fox News to discuss Donald Trump's political trajectory.Well supported3 reports
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An organization secured the Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem to serve as its permanent headquarters.Well supported8 reports
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Al Sharpton and Adriano Espaillat shared a political stage during a rally on June 20th.Some support1 report
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Pressure is mounting regarding the recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, involving Al Sharpton and Nassau County.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton questioned Dean Obeidallah about a bill while the Trump administration delayed the release of a $20 bill.Some support1 report
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Clarence B. Jones's early life, including his law degree and military service, was highlighted alongside a film about his life and praise from Al Sharpton.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson faced scrutiny over past offenses as of May 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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Al Sharpton reminded Pete Buttigieg about their shared lunch location.Some support1 report
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Around Al Sharpton this week
News at the entities that move Al Sharpton most-
Bernie Sanders OperationalBrad Lander is campaigning against incumbent Dan Goldman, with Bernie Sanders lending support at a rally in Brooklyn.Moves Al Sharpton
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez OperationalCNN exposed Abdul El-Sayed's past political statements, while DSA backed Angie Nixon's Senate candidacy, and AOC remained active in political discourse.Moves Al Sharpton
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Kamala Harris OperationalArizona prosecutors investigated Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election loss, following his defeat of Kamala Harris in 2024.Moves Al Sharpton
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Al Sharpton
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George Floyd OperationalPolice violence prompted a reassessment of American political systems following the death of George Floyd.Moves Al Sharpton
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NAACP OperationalKevin Roberts debated at Harvard University on September 28th, where Heritage urged Congress to focus on supply increases, referencing the past of Cornell William Brooks and NAACP.Moves Al Sharpton
Connections
The 40 strongest of 62, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bernie Sanders Operational
The two political figures actively collaborate by co-hosting and speaking at civil rights rallies and protests.
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Martin Luther King III Operational
The entities actively co-chair, co-organize, and lead civil rights coalitions and demonstrations.
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Faison Firehouse Theater Structural
Al Sharpton's organization purchased the Faison Firehouse Theater and intends to utilize it as its permanent headquarters.
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Donald Trump Operational
Sharpton actively monitors, critiques, and organizes around the political rhetoric and policies of Trump, which in turn influences the political environment.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Operational
The entities actively collaborate by co-hosting rallies and protests to advance voting rights and civil rights causes.
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Kamala Harris Operational
The two individuals maintain active political coordination, discussing civil rights advocacy and potential future presidential bids.
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NAACP Operational
Al Sharpton and the NAACP actively collaborate in civil rights advocacy and participate in civil rights coalitions.
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Mohamed El-Sayed Operational
Al Sharpton actively collaborated with Mohamed El-Sayed's political campaign.
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Congress Operational
Congress actively influences the political and legislative environment regarding protections relevant to Al Sharpton's advocacy.
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Randi Weingarten Operational
The two individuals are co-leading a coalition focused on voting rights issues.
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National Urban League Operational
A and B actively collaborate as partners within a coalition focused on civil rights and economic justice.
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Harlem Structural
Al Sharpton maintains an institutional base and conducts community organizing activities within the Harlem neighborhood.
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George Floyd Operational
Al Sharpton and George Floyd are coupled through shared advocacy for justice following the police killing.
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Jesse Jackson Operational
The two figures share views and engage in political action related to race.
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Nassau County Shared context
Al Sharpton applies advocacy and pressure regarding specific issues, such as Juneteenth recognition, within the jurisdiction of Nassau County.
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Civilian Complaint Review Board Structural
The board's function includes the formal approval of appointments relevant to Al Sharpton's work.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Al Sharpton is actively influencing Gavin Newsom regarding his presidential ambitions.
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Pete Buttigieg Operational
Al Sharpton and Pete Buttigieg actively interact and discuss political viability and presidential ambitions.
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Dean Obeidallah Operational
The two individuals engaged in a dialogue on 2019-05-27 regarding a specific bill, initiated by Sharpton's questioning.
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Adriano Espaillat Operational
The relationship is evidenced by their shared presence and co-action on a political stage during a rally.
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Abigail Spanberger Transactional
Sharpton's organization featured Spanberger as a speaker and included her in a supporting coalition.
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MS NOW Operational
Al Sharpton serves as a rotating anchor for the media entity MS NOW.
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Lincoln Memorial Shared context
Al Sharpton consistently utilizes the Lincoln Memorial as a venue for organizing political protests and marches.
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Jesse Jackson Operational
The evidence suggests that both Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson have been viewed as figures who have faced scrutiny regarding past professional or personal offenses.
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Harris Operational
Sharpton pressured Harris regarding the possibility of a White House run.
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Los Angeles Police Department Operational
Al Sharpton's civil rights advocacy exerts pressure on the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Lindsey Graham Mentioned together
The entities were co-mentioned in media regarding shared cultural references and acknowledgments.
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David Jolly Mentioned together
Jolly and Sharpton were co-mentioned as participants in a discussion on the MS NOW platform.
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Abdul El-Sayed Operational
Al Sharpton functions as a campaign voice actively supporting Abdul El-Sayed's political efforts.
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East Coast Shared context
The East Coast serves as the operational base and context for Al Sharpton's civil rights advocacy work.
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Mississippi River Mentioned together
Al Sharpton and the Mississippi River were co-mentioned in an article discussing the Nolan Wells disappearance case.
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Associated Press Transactional
Al Sharpton participated in an interview conducted by the Associated Press.
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Mississippi Shared context
Al Sharpton is observed commenting on civil rights issues and official investigations taking place in Mississippi.
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Williams Mentioned together
The two entities are discussed in the public sphere, with one individual's remarks prompting a public response.
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Chicago Shared context
Al Sharpton was observed in Chicago attending the Obama Presidential Library opening and in the context of a city-wide transportation failure.
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Barack Obama Shared context
Al Sharpton attended the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Ben Hudson Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in a single instance where the situation involving Ben Hudson led to Al Sharpton being criticized for exploiting the situation.
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FBI Mentioned together
The relationship is mentioned in the context of an ongoing investigation into threats against officials related to the Nolan Wells case.
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Georgia Shared context
Al Sharpton's activism and commentary are linked to communities and issues within the state of Georgia.
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Clarence B. Jones Mentioned together
A was respected by B for his civil rights legacy, and vice versa, based on peer acknowledgment.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- A delegation led by President Boakai visited the U.S. for talks, while Al Sharpton praised Liberia's global role.
- Al Sharpton's career gained prominence representing cases in Mississippi, where an incident occurred in Ocean Springs.
- Al Sharpton and the NAACP supported the cause of a missing teenager, linked to island investigation findings.
- Al Sharpton, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1954.
- Mohamed El-Sayed's campaign in Michigan is being influenced by Al Sharpton and facing warnings from state lawmaker Karen Whitsett.
- Al Sharpton organizes modern civil rights advocacy movements on the East Coast.
August 2026
12 events- Martin Luther King III, Al Sharpton, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez organized a modern civil rights demonstration and shared views on political power and progress.
- NY AG criticized Trump's election interference, while a Supreme Court case impacted voting rights, alongside a civil rights rally.
- Al Sharpton advocated for justice in past cases related to George Floyd.
- Media used Al Sharpton's reaction to judge the criminal justice system during looting in Baltimore in 2015.
- Transportation failure affected multiple cities on August 28, 2026.
- Organizers, including Al Sharpton, are calling for civil action regarding ongoing civil rights issues involving the NAACP.
- Al Sharpton co-chairs a March at the Lincoln Memorial, while Kevin Hearn is noted as a potential political opponent.
- Police shot Corey Ruiz in an altercation, leading to a eulogy delivered by Al Sharpton.
- Al Sharpton commented on a case while attending the NABJ conference in Georgia.
- Al Sharpton, Pete Buttigieg, and Steven Bartlett discussed presidential viability during past conventions on a podcast.
- Civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton co-founded the Rainbow Coalition, sharing views on race and political action.
- CCRB oversees the police department led by Jessica Tisch, and she previously served under Al Sharpton's National Action Network.
July 2026
7 events- Al Sharpton pressured Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris regarding their presidential ambitions, while DSA backed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for primary victories.
- Al Sharpton is involved in a high-profile investigation in Mississippi.
- Al Sharpton, the National Urban League, and Martin Luther King III led a coalition of civil rights groups on July 14th.
- Al Sharpton is the founder and president of the National Action Network.
- Kamala Harris and Al Sharpton shared a platform for civil rights advocacy, using Harlem as a base for community organizing.
- Celebrities, including Al Sharpton and Spike Lee, attended a memorial following a student's death in Mississippi.
- Williams used country imagery on product packaging, prompting a public response following remarks by Al Sharpton.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- Al Sharpton appeared on Fox News to discuss Donald Trump's political trajectory.
- An organization secured the Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem to serve as its permanent headquarters.
- Al Sharpton and Adriano Espaillat shared a political stage during a rally on June 20th.
- Pressure is mounting regarding the recognition of the Juneteenth holiday, involving Al Sharpton and Nassau County.
- Al Sharpton questioned Dean Obeidallah about a bill while the Trump administration delayed the release of a $20 bill.
- Clarence B. Jones's early life, including his law degree and military service, was highlighted alongside a film about his life and praise from Al Sharpton.
- Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson faced scrutiny over past offenses as of May 27, 2026.
- Al Sharpton reminded Pete Buttigieg about their shared lunch location.