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It was better walk with dignity than ride in shame. A lot of people in Cincinnati are saying, Rather than have the continual problems of police brutality and economic disparity, I'm willing to make some sacrifices. And I think that they ought to be respected for doing that.

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Al Sharpton
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
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