Al Sharpton

The Reverend Al Sharpton is a flamboyant and controversial figure who for decades has led protest marches and demonstrations to draw attention to injustices committed against the African-American community. During the 1980s and 1990s Sharpton's high-profile cases occurred mainly in the New York area but today he is a nationally recognized figure. Sharpton has been the target of violence including an assassination attempt. Yet he has persisted in his attempts to end social injustice.