Al Sharpton is an African American activist who is popularly known for advocating civil rights especially for black Americans. He is also a Baptist reverend who is into politics too. Al has a radio talk show of his own; “Keepin’ It Real” which he hosts. He has appeared on numerous television shows and news channels mainly to express his thoughts on politics, rights and his Christian religion. In 2011, he became the host of a night talk show, PoliticsNation, which was aired on MSNBC. He was also nominated by his Democratic party as a candidate for the presidential election in 2004.

Why is Al Sharpton famous? Al Sharpton is famous for leading many demonstrations against the injustices done to African Americans with some landing him in jail. Sharpton is known for his straight talk.

Parents

How old is Al Sharpton? As of now Al Sharpton is 64 years old. Al Sharpton’s full name is Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr and he was born on October 3, 1954 in Brownsville a place in Brooklyn, New York. His mother’s name was Ada Richards. His father’s name was Alfred Charles Sharpton. Al’s father left his mother in 1963 to be with Ada’s half-sister. After Al’s father left, the family was left with no source of income and Ada became a maid so as to support the family left behind. The income was so small to an extent that they qualified for social welfare.

The situation resulted in them moving from Hollis, Queens which was a middle class neighbourhood to Brownsville where there was public housing projects being done. Sharpton attended Samuel J. Tilden High School. After high school, he went to Brooklyn College where he dropped out after two years of study. In 1972 he was chosen to be a youth director campaigning for Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. He was also James Brown tour manager from 1973 to 1980.

Kids

Al has two beautiful daughters Ashley and Dominic with his second ex-wife Kathy Jordan. He is quite devoted to the family and the squad seems pretty content.