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Sharpton denounces Trump’s latest race rhetoric: ‘Look at his record’

The Rev. Al Sharpton denounced former President Trump’s recent race-related comments and urged voters to “look at his record” on past issues involving Black Americans before leaning into his rhetoric. Sharpton Participated MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace asked Trump about his recent comments on Friday. Semaphore highlights He boasted that he had “a lot of black friends,” […]

Al Sharpton draws comparison between Jan. 6 riot and college protests 

The Rev. Al Sharpton on Thursday compared the current pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and accused Democrats of having double standards when it comes to the demonstrations. “When what we’re protesting becomes secondary, in many ways, we’re not actually protesting for the sake of it,” Sharpton said Thursday […]

Al Sharpton Calls Out Biden For Attending ‘Ritzy’ Fundraiser With Ex-Presidents, Snubbing Working Class

MSNBC host Al Sharpton called out President Joe Biden Monday for appearing at a “ritzy” fundraiser with celebrities Thursday, warning that former President Donald Trump was making inroads with working-class voters. Biden attended a $25 million fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attended by multiple celebrities, including […]

Al Sharpton urges Eric Adams to address high black unemployment

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton calls on Mayor Eric Adams to address high unemployment rates among black New Yorkers and eliminate controversial corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. He called for a “summit” to be held at City Hall to combat the movement. “This is a moral issue,” Sharpton said Thursday, noting that the […]

Sharpton says Trump’s ‘mind is not there anymore’

The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized former President Trump’s recent backtracking on attacks on his opponents, claiming it shows the Republican presidential front-runner is “losing.” Sharpton was arrested last month by longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll after the former president was ordered to pay $83.3 million for defaming her by denying sexual comments she made […]

Biden tells Sharpton he’s running because of Trump’s anti-democratic statements 

President Biden told the Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday that former President Trump's “anti-democratic” comments motivated him to run for a second term. “What made you decide to run for re-election?” Sharpton asked Biden in an interview. sharpton radio show “Keep It Real'' “What was it that was really closed off in my head when […]

Sharpton, King family call for change on MLK Day

The Rev. Al Sharpton announced Monday that he plans to lead a national effort to honor civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and protect diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Ta. Speaking to a packed room at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., Mr. Sharpton said the civil rights movement should not be celebrated but […]