Al Sharpton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/al-sharpton

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Al Sharpton born?October 3, 1954
2. Where was Al Sharpton born?New York City, New York
3. What is Al Sharpton known for?Founding the National Action Network, prominent civil rights activism, and media commentary
4. What is the key organization?Founder of the National Action Network (NAN)
5. How did Al Sharpton start his career?He became an ordained Baptist minister at age 10 and began speaking out against racial discrimination in New York City.
6. What is the National Action Network?It is an organization he founded in 1991 to promote racial justice, voting rights, and economic empowerment.

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