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The United States government has the obligation to educate all young people in this country.

Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
Film Actor
Human Rights Activist
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Television Presenter
Brooklyn
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Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
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