Alfred Charles Sharpton, better known by his stage name Al Sharpton, is an American Baptist clergyman, politician, civil rights activist, and talk-show presenter. He is the host of the radio show “Keeping It Real.” He has also been on several television shows and news networks, including Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC, to discuss a variety of topics, including politics, religion, and civil rights.

He became the host of the MNBC television show “Politics Nation” in 2011. Alfred was nominated to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 2004, however he was defeated by John Kerry. During President Obama’s presidency, he also worked as a White House adviser. The National Action Network was founded by Rev. Sharpton. He led many demonstrations against social injustices against African Americans as a civil rights leader.

Al Sharpton’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings in 2021

As of 2021, his net worth is predicted to be $1 million. His earnings are derived from his talk show and self-published books.

Early Life and Biography

Al Sharpton was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 3, 1954, to Ada (mother) and Alfred Charles Sharpton Sr (father). He was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and grew up with Cherokee ancestors. He began preaching as a toddler, and at the age of four, he delivered his first sermon. When his mother divorced Alfred, he stayed with his mother, who went on to date Sharpton’s half-sister. Ada became a maid to help support the family because the family was unable to meet their basic demands. Her income was insufficient, so she asked for social assistance. The family relocated from middle-class Hollis to Brownsville public housing. Bishop F.D. Washington licensed and ordained Sharpton as a Pentecostal preacher when he was ten years old. Following Washington’s death, he converted from Pentecostalism to Baptistism and was consecrated as a Baptist preacher by Rev. William Jones.