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  1. Trayvon Martin Case: Timeline of Events

    Tue, 8 May 2012

    Thousands rallied in Sanford, Fla., organized by the Reverend Al Sharpton , to demand George Zimmerman's arrest. Sanford police February. No comment from the family. Reverend Al Sharpton announces he vows to "occupy" Sanford, Fla., over

  2. Marco Rubio joins long list of pols–including past vice presidential candidates–fined by FEC

    Mon, 30 Apr 2012

    Sen. Joe Lieberman , who ran as Al Gore's 2000 vice presidential running mate, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Al Sharpton and former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to name a few. More popular Yahoo! News stories: • WHCD: President

  3. Trayvon Martin's Dad Wants to Hear 'Truth' from George Zimmerman

    Thu, 12 Apr 2012

    shooting has become a national touchstone over race, with the Martin family's case championed by civil rights leaders like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, Jr., an online petition calling for Zimmerman's arrest and rallies held in cities across the country

  4. Bar Is High for Proving Hate Crime Case Against George Zimmerman, Says AG Eric Holder

    Wed, 11 Apr 2012

    Earlier in the day Holder addressed the opening of the National Action Network, a civil rights group founded by the Reverand Al Sharpton . "I know that many of you are greatly - and rightly - concerned about the recent shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon

  5. Bill Cosby Breaks Silence on Trayvon Martin

    Mon, 9 Apr 2012

    the time. A grand jury later found insufficient evidence of a rape, and Brawley and her advisers -- including Rev . Al Sharpton , who was thrust into the spotlight -- were successfully sued for defamation. The incident inflamed racial tension

  6. Trayvon Martin Case: Timeline of Events

    Mon, 2 Apr 2012

    Thousands rallied in Sanford, Fla., organized by the Reverend Al Sharpton , to demand George Zimmerman's arrest. Sanford police February. No comment from the family. Reverend Al Sharpton announces he vows to "occupy" Sanford, Fla., over

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  1. Trayvon Martin's Parents to Attend Massive Miami Rally

    Sun, 1 Apr 2012

    Florida state Rep. Cynthia Stafford, D-Miami. Other noteable figures expected to join the rally include the Rev . Al Sharpton , the Rev. Jesse Jackson, singer Chaka Khan , singer Betty Wright and actress JoMarie Payton. "We're just trying

  2. Sharpton Vows to 'Occupy' Sanford, Fla., Over Easter

    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    ABC News' Chris Francescani reports: The Rev . Al Sharpton will camp out with protesters in front of City Hall in Sanford, Fla., over Easter weekend as part of a nationwide call for the

  3. Lessons From Trayvon Martin Tragedy

    Mon, 26 Mar 2012

    statements and incite folks when real leadership should be measured and calming, as the president showed this week. Whether it is Al Sharpton , or Jesse Jackson, or Newt Gingrich's irresponsible remarks. This isn't a War on Blacks - it was the actions of one

  4. 'This Week' Extra: The Roundtable's Post-Show Thoughts

    Sun, 25 Mar 2012

    and incite folks, when real leadership should be measured and calming as President Obama showed this week. Whether it is Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson or Newt Gingrich's irresponsible remarks – this isn't a War on Blacks – it was the actions of one likely

  5. Trayvon Martin Shooting Outrage Comes to House Floor

    Thu, 22 Mar 2012

    every day. "Stay strong, my friends," Wilson said. "Stay strong." Wilson, along with civil rights leader Rev . Al Sharpton , will join Martin's parents at a rally in Sanford tonight. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Fla., is also expected

  6. Sanford, Fla., Braces for Trayvon Martin Rally; City Manager Looks at Firing Police Chief

    Thu, 22 Mar 2012

    law enforcement and the black community." Later today thousands are expected to attend a rally organized by the Reverend Al Sharpton , demanding Zimmerman's arrest. Because of current racial tensions security is expected to be intense. "It

  7. Whitney Houston Funeral: Stars to Honor Singer

    Sat, 18 Feb 2012

    Star-Ledger newspaper reported that Oprah Winfrey and Bill Cosby will attend, along with the Revs. Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton . Others confirmed on the guest list are Chaka Khan, Bebe and CeCe Winans, songwriter Diane Warren, pop singer Darlene

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Videos

  1. Sharpton-Thurmond Slavery Ties

    Sun, 25 Feb 2007

    the country's most outspoken civil rights activists went public with what he calls it chilling discovery. The Reverend Al Sharpton has just found out that slavery connects him to a long serving US senator. The late Strom Thurmond of South Carolina

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    rights activists went public with what he calls it chilling discovery. The Reverend Al Sharpton has just found out that slavery connects him to a long serving US senator. The late Strom Thurmond of South Carolina who
  2. Roundtable: God and Government

    Sun, 24 Apr 2011

    Patel found of the interfaith youth core. And a former member of president Obama's faith advisory council. The Reverend Al Sharpton of the National Action Network. And ABC's Cokie Roberts and her husband Steve Roberts journalists and and interfaith

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    core. And a former member of president Obama's faith advisory council. The Reverend Al Sharpton of the National Action Network. And ABC's Cokie Roberts and her husband Steve Roberts journalists and -- and interfaith couple Catholic and
  3. Trayvon Martin Protests Intensify

    Sat, 31 Mar 2012

    latest in the trade on the Martin case a big rally is planned for today at Sanford Florida police department. And Reverend Al Sharpton will reportedly call for an economic boycott of the town. And we welcome now our newest ABC correspondent Alex

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    rally is planned for today at -- Sanford Florida police department. And Reverend Al Sharpton will reportedly call for an economic boycott of the town. And we welcome now our newest ABC correspondent Alex Perez who joins
  4. Amanda Has to Call a Cab

    Wed, 11 Apr 2007

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    But one question I have is why Al Sharpton the spokesperson for young black female basketball players. You wish you -- spell out the answer in ground beef like artist Robert. Perhaps. Attempt to capture the rev Al sharpton's -- likeness. In some layered blasts. It looks a little like it right -- One more thing. If your dentist is urinating
  5. Roundtable: Civic Discourse

    Sun, 24 Apr 2011

    Rev . Al Sharpton , Eboo Patel, Dr. Richard Land, and Steve and Cokie Roberts.

  6. Sharpton Goes Green

    Wed, 18 Jun 2008

    Rev . Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson appear in ad for the environment.

  7. Kindergartener's Tantrum Leads to Handcuffs

    Wed, 18 Apr 2012

    police got Limbaugh. And I think if we did was what has happened he involved here. Finished just need to be looked into. The group of concerned citizens have contacted several national names. Including Al Sharpton awaiting your response.

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    into. The group of concerned citizens have contacted several national names. Including Al Sharpton -- awaiting your response.
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