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THE CONTENDERS:
Al Sharpton

Outspoken Activist Takes The National Stage
Al Sharpton talks of running a race to energize black and Latino voters of the South and the urban North, and to take back a Democratic Party that has become too cautious and centrist.
 In His Own Words
 Al Sharpton's Life in Photos
Rev. Al Sharpton (Reuters)

 Live Discussion With Sharpton: Transcript
 Defining Issues: The Politician Of Protest



___ Al Sharpton Bio ___
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Born: Oct. 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Religion: Baptist
Family: Married, Kathy Jordan Sharpton; two children
Education: Tilden High School; Attended Brooklyn College
Career: Civil rights activist
Political Highlights: Candidate for U.S. Senate, 1992 and 1994; Candidate for mayor of New York, 1997
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