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It remains to be seen what Sharpton makes of his opportunity, but the fact that he has it doesn't mean he should be condemned as a sellout.

Sharpton's odyssey from stubborn outsider to ultimate insider is documented in the shift to well-tailored suits and a more modest coif.

Mr Sharpton and Mr Jackson are the men every news show calls on to speak for black America.

Sharpton was joined by a number of leading black radio hosts, and by Martin Luther King III, the son of the slain civil rights leader.

Sharpton explained why seeing a noose strikes such an emotional chord with African Americans.

Politicians from Newt Gingrich on the right to Al Sharpton on the left have taken an interest.

"When it was time for Powell to go, Harlem decided, " Sharpton said.

Al Sharpton, a prominent activist and founder of the National Action Network, agreed.

As a presidential candidate in 2004, Mr Sharpton struggled to win even black Democratic primary votes.

A family friend, political activist the Reverend Al Sharpton, says they want to ensure that the pop star is properly honored.

Sharpton was pleased at the turnout at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington.

The Rev. Al Sharpton is promising to shut down New York City with protests.

Moments later, civil rights leader Al Sharpton offered his view.