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I think that any time you look at the fact that boycotts have historically led to change, whatever temporary inconvenience there may be, it in the long run leads toward, in my opinion, a better change for everybody.
Al Sharpton
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Al Sharpton
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
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