Inside James Brown’s Fatherly Relationship With Al Sharpton - The Root
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Inside James Brown’s Fatherly Relationship With Al Sharpton - The Root
On May 6, 1981, James Brown appeared with boxing legend Muhammad Ali on the late-night Tom Snyder show to introduce a young and unknown civil rights leader to the world.That young activist was the Rev. Al Sharpton, and he was Brown’s kind of black leader. The two had become fast friends during the 1970s and struck
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Al Sharpton Speeches
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Al Sharpton speaks at the 2020 March on Washington
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'Good people must come together': MLK III, Rev. Al lead pro-DEI march in New York City
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In studio during a break, someone asks if I could still get my James Brown on. Well to be clear.... | Reverend Al Sharpton
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Rev. Al Sharpton on James Brown #jamesbrown #alsharpton #blacklivesmatter . . We encourage everyone to donate to the James Brown Family Foundation, a foundation that helps the youth of Augusta GA discover their musical abilities. jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org . . #drumhedzchurchservice #spreadthefunk #soulmusic #soulbrothernumberone #thegodfatherofsoul #mrdynamite #hiphopmusic #jamesbrownforever #danceparty #jamesbrowndanceparty #funk #igotthefeeling #jbs #thejbs #maceoparker #fredwelsey #peeweeellis
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Rev. Al Sharpton on James Brown #jamesbrown #alsharpton #blacklivesmatter . . We encourage everyone to donate to the James Brown Family Foundation, a foundation that helps the youth of Augusta GA discover their musical abilities. jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org . . #drumhedzchurchservice #spreadthefunk #soulmusic #soulbrothernumberone #thegodfatherofsoul #mrdynamite #hiphopmusic #jamesbrownforever #danceparty #jamesbrowndanceparty #funk #igotthefeeling #jbs #thejbs #maceoparker #fredwelsey #peeweeellis
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Al Sharpton Activism
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks about the long friendship he had with Rev. Jesse Jackson
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✊🏽 Al Sharpton speaks on his activist efforts and how he decides what he puts his name on | DJ ENVY
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✊🏽 Al Sharpton speaks on his activist efforts and how he decides what he puts his name on | DJ ENVY
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The Rev. Al Sharpton's Journey of Love and Kathy Jordan United in Activism #AlSharpton #KathyJordan #celebritynews #celebrities #celebrity #hollywood #reels | Stories Celebrity
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In studio during a break, someone asks if I could still get my James Brown on. Well to be clear.... | Reverend Al Sharpton
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Rev. Al Sharpton on James Brown #jamesbrown #alsharpton #blacklivesmatter . . We encourage everyone to donate to the James Brown Family Foundation, a foundation that helps the youth of Augusta GA discover their musical abilities. jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org . . #drumhedzchurchservice #spreadthefunk #soulmusic #soulbrothernumberone #thegodfatherofsoul #mrdynamite #hiphopmusic #jamesbrownforever #danceparty #jamesbrowndanceparty #funk #igotthefeeling #jbs #thejbs #maceoparker #fredwelsey #peeweeellis
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Rev. Al Sharpton on James Brown #jamesbrown #alsharpton #blacklivesmatter . . We encourage everyone to donate to the James Brown Family Foundation, a foundation that helps the youth of Augusta GA discover their musical abilities. jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org . . #drumhedzchurchservice #spreadthefunk #soulmusic #soulbrothernumberone #thegodfatherofsoul #mrdynamite #hiphopmusic #jamesbrownforever #danceparty #jamesbrowndanceparty #funk #igotthefeeling #jbs #thejbs #maceoparker #fredwelsey #peeweeellis
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PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG! On today's show, Rev. Al Sharpton shares a story about his longtime friendship with the LEGENDARY James Brown! | Sherri
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At the legendary Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem tonight for the National Action Network 2025 Convention Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. I had to be here to share a few words, take photos, celebrate staff, and personally thank every volunteer who helped make this year’s convention a success. From the good food to the fellowship and dancing, it’s been a special evening of gratitude. Thank you again to the staff and lead volunteers who helped bring it all together. | Al Sharpton
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At the legendary Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem tonight for the National Action Network 2025 Convention Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. I had to be here to share a few words, take photos, celebrate staff, and personally thank every volunteer who helped make this year’s convention a success. From the good food to the fellowship and dancing, it’s been a special evening of gratitude. Thank you again to the staff and lead volunteers who helped bring it all together. | Al Sharpton
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Al Sharpton reflects on how James Brown wanted to be referred to as “Mr.” #JamesBrown #SayitLoud #bhm #BlackhistoryMonth | NewsOne
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1982 THROWBACK: "JAMES BROWN AND AL SHARPTON AT THE WHITE HOUSE"
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Rev. Al Sharpton honors James Brown 1974 in Soul Train
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Curious about what inspired Reverend Al Sharpton’s iconic hairstyle? Look no further than the Godfather of Soul, James Brown!We got an opportunity to hear unheard stories about the legend James Brown at a screening of the upcoming @aetv’s documentary, James Brown: Say It Loud 🎥:@_devtyler #JamesBrown #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #SayItLoud #AlSharpton #godfatherofsoul | NewsOne
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Al Sharpton is back outside! First of all, if you don’t know anything about Al, he’s got one of the coldest dances in the game, James Brown was his mentor, he’s been a voice in the struggle of African-Americans and my man was also a FBI Informant so…. it’s safe to say that he’s a polarizing figure. There’s a new video of him at Costco with all the workers behind him and look, I don’t know if he’s there to really help or what but I will say that it’s a great photo-op. #AlSharpton #Costco #JamesBr
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Rev. Al Sharpton Shucking & Jiving (Dancing) Will Set Off Your Weekend Right! [Video]
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James Brown. Civil Rights activist Rev.Al Sharpton on James Brown expressing people's feelings. from James Brown: Al Sharpton Quotes 03
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James Brown & Rev. Al Sharpton - God Has Smiled On Me| #throwbackthursday
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FUN FACTS - REVEREND AL SHARPTON EDITION ⬇️ - AL was a pimp- He was an FBI Informant- James Brown was his mentor- He used to be really big with a perm- He has a famous dance- Civil rights activist- Just turned 70-years old!#AlSharpton #JamesBrown #Birthday | Godfrey Comedian
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Sharing remarks at Brown Chapel AME Church during #Selma55 weekend. | Reverend Al Sharpton
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Repost from @morningjoe • In honor of @real_sharpton’s birthday, we rolled the tape all the way back to 1981 — when a young Rev was introduced to the national stage by none other than James Brown and Muhammad Ali. Happy Birthday, Rev!!! | Al Sharpton
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There are some gifts you can’t put into words. Today I received one of those from JT, CEO of Supreme Creative Agency, who has been the creative mind behind so much of my photography, videography, and digital presence. This gift he created places me alongside giants who shaped my life and ministry: Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Rev. William Augustus Jones, Shirley Chisholm, James Brown, and Rev. Jesse Jackson. To be framed in their company is humbling beyond measure. This is more than art, it is a remind
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In remarks that leaned heavily on his background as a reverend, Al Sharpton delivered an impassioned speech on the fourth night of the DNC. “On one side of this race is Donald Trump, a fellow New Yorker I’ve known for 40 years. Only once — once — in that time did he take a position on racial issues,” Sharpton said. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/22/g-s1-19187/central-park-5-dnc-al-sharpton | NPR
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Al Sharpton taped mob conversations for FBI, report says
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