Al Sharpton Quotes, born Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. on October 3, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, television and radio host, and founder of the National Action Network. Known for his outspoken advocacy against racial injustice and police brutality, Sharpton has been a polarizing figure, hosting PoliticsNation on MSNBC and appearing on networks like CNN and Fox News. A 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, he’s been called President Obama’s “go-to black leader” by 60 Minutes. These 15 quotes—sourced from his speeches, interviews, books, and posts on X—reflect his views on justice, equality, resilience, and activism, infused with his bold, unapologetic style.
15 Al Sharpton Quotes
- “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (70quotes.com, 2023)
- “We’re not anti-police… we’re anti-police brutality.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I was raised by a single mother who made a way for me. She used to scrub floors as a domestic worker, put a cleaning rag in her pocketbook and ride the subways in Brooklyn so I would have food on the table. But she taught me as I walked her to the subway that life is about not where you start, but where you’re going.” (A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “We have defeated Jim Crow, but now we have to deal with his son, James Crow Jr., esquire.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “If you can’t advocate for the voiceless, you aren’t an advocate at all.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I’ve seen too much in life to give up.” (AllGreatQuotes, n.d.)
- “You don’t judge a man by his charisma; you judge him by his character.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “We cannot reform institutional racism or systemic policies if we are not actively engaged. It’s not enough to simply complain about injustice; the only way to prevent future injustice is to create the society we would like to see.” (QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “I always beat the sun up in the morning. It’s the secret to why I’m double trouble.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The dream was not to put one black family in the White House, the dream was to make everything equal in everybody’s house.” (AllGreatQuotes, n.d.)
- “Silence can be equated with complicity.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I feel that it is our moral obligation to stand and to be courageous with these families, and particularly Cindy, that have become the conscience of this nation.” (A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “My message to everyone: the next time you hear about migrant children near the border, just picture them as your own. Then think what you would want our government to do.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I always go by instinct and then wrestle with where by instinct brought me.” (Goodreads, n.d.)
- “We must fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.” (Bookey, 2023)
Al Sharpton’s quotes are a fiery blend of moral urgency, resilience, and a call to action, inspiring fans to confront injustice, stand for equality, and never back down. Which quote fuels your fight? Share it below and keep Sharpton’s legacy of activism alive!
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