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John Lewis we all know was beaten terribly, almost to an inch of his life, opened doors that will never be closed, although there are forces that are attempting to close those doors.

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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
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Brooklyn
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Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
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