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As I often say, we have come a long way from the days of slavery, but in 2014, discrimination and inequality still saturate our society in modern ways. Though racism may be less blatant now in many cases, its existence is undeniable.
Al Sharpton
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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
Film Actor
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Brooklyn
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Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
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