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GALLERY: Behind The Scenes At The White House
What goes on behind those doors at the White House? Check out our behind the scenes photos. Read More
President Obama Pledges $100 Million In Aid To Haiti
Post by Al Sharpton in Videos on Jan 14, 2010 at 4:56 pm
President Barack Obama said Thursday that “one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history” is moving toward Haiti as he continued to mobilize the U.S. response to the island’s devastating earthquake. Read More
With over 40 years of experience as a community leader, politician, minister and advocate, the Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders. Now “The Rev.”, as he is affectionately called by close friends and supporters, is bringing his powerful voice to radio and getting the answers to real questions with his entertaining new daily talk show the Al Sharpton Show.
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Despite falling unemployment rates overall, African-Americans face the biggest uphill battle in their search for employment Read More
With so few black dolls on toy-store shelves, many black parents had high hopes when toy powerhouse Mattel Inc. released So in Style, its first line of black dolls Read More
Interview of Janet Jackson: “We Knew About Michael’s Drug Problem”
Post by Al Sharpton in Videos on Nov 19, 2009 at 2:09 pm
In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, Janet Jackson opens up about her late brother Michael Jackson's death, and how the family tried to help the King of Pop through his drug addiction.
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Family Cries Out For Justice Against Police
Post by Al Sharpton in National on Nov 13, 2009 at 9:19 am
Patrick was slammed on the hood of a police cruiser and beaten with a billy club after deputies handcuffed him and tied his feet together. He was well aware of his attack being racially motivated because... Read More
The Daily Show's John Stewart points out some issues with Fox News footage of a recent health care rally and Fox reporter, Sean Hannity quickly admits that "He was correct, we screwed up". Read More
VIDEO: President Obama Speaks at Fort Hood Memorial
Post by Al Sharpton in Videos on Nov 10, 2009 at 4:40 pm
President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to make sure the gunman who killed 13 people in a rampage at a U.S. Army base in Texas pays for his crimes. LEAVE YOUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS HERE FOR THE VICTIMS & THEIR FAMILIES Read More
OPINION: Black Voters Should View Gay Marriage As A Civil Rights Issue
Post by Al Sharpton in National on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:00 pm
The subject of gay marriage has come up repeatedly in recent years and is now taking on a new perspective for black voters. Should Gay Marriage Be Viewed As A Civil Rights Issue? Read More