Baptist Minister & Political, Civil Rights, and Social Justice Activist. Host of Politics Nation with Al Sharpton, MSNOW.
New York, NY
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Mamdani, Hochul celebrate Rev. Al Sharpton’s 72nd birthday in Harlem
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul stopped by the National Action Network Saturday Action Rally this morning to help celebrate my 72nd birthday and deliver special remarks.
Thank you, Governor Hochul, for taking the time to join us at the NAN House of Justice and for the birthday wishes.
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Brooklyn love from my longtime friend and brother, the one and only Spike Lee. Thank you, Spike, for the birthday salute and for being a friend through the years. Brooklyn all day!
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There’s nothing like hearing from a dear friend on your birthday. Thank you to the incomparable Yolanda Adams for sending love and warm wishes my way for my 72nd birthday. This is special, I appreciate you and our friendship through the years.
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My brother, Pastor Donnie McClurkin surprised me with some birthday love for my 72nd. Donnie, thank you for the words, the prayers and the friendship over the years.
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Much love to my brother and sister, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, for the birthday salute and warm words as I celebrate 72 years of life. We’ve stood together in the work and have become family along the way. I appreciate you both and all the birthday love.
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A big thank you to my longtime friend, the legendary Robert De Niro, for the birthday salute and warm words as I celebrate 72 years. Bob, I appreciate your friendship and the birthday love.
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Reverend Al Sharpton retweeted
Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul gathered with other local pols at Reverend Al Sharpton’s weekly rally in Harlem Saturday morning to celebrate the civil rights leader’s 72nd birthday. nydailynews.com/2026/10/03/l…
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Reverend Al Sharpton retweeted
Happy Birthday to my brother, THEE Reverend Al Sharpton! @TheRevAl Excited to join you and celebrate tomorrow on @PoliticsNation @MSNOWNews!
Some of the NAN corporate office staff kicked off my 72nd birthday weekend today with a special lunch and a birthday song.
I didn’t partake in the food because of the strict diet regimen I committed to years ago, but I certainly appreciated the gesture and the birthday love.
72 years old tomorrow, still moving forward in my right mind and in good health. All glory to God.
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Reverend Al Sharpton retweeted
Today we honor civil rights and social justice activist, Baptist minister, radio talk show host, TV personality, and founder of the National Action Network, Rev. Al Sharpton on his birthday!
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Much love to my longtime friend, the incomparable Samuel L. Jackson, for taking the time to send me a birthday salute for my 72nd birthday. Sam, I appreciate the love and friendship over the years.
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Thank you to my dear friend, actress and director LaTanya Richardson Jackson, for the birthday salute and warm wishes as I celebrate 72 years. Much love to you and Sam, and I appreciate you thinking of me on my birthday.
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Reverend Al Sharpton retweeted
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Today, we celebrate a lifelong civil rights activist, a powerful voice for justice, and a tireless advocate for the Black community.
Reverend Al Sharpton has stood on the front lines, fighting for equality, defending civil rights, and demanding accountability.
His voice has helped amplify the struggles, hopes, and demands of generations seeking a more just and equitable future.
Today, more than ever, his leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to civil rights continues.
Join us in wishing Reverend Al Sharpton a very happy birthday! 🎉🖤
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Thank you to my brother Yusef Jackson, President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition and son of my late mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., for the birthday love as I celebrate 72 years. The bond between our families means a great deal to me.
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Much love to my brother, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son and namesake of my late mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., for the birthday salute as I celebrate 72 years. Our families have shared a bond for decades, and I appreciate you.
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Thank you to my little sister Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the late James Brown, who I was blessed to call a father figure and mentor, for the birthday salute as I celebrate 72 years. Appreciate the birthday love, Deanna.
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Reverend Al Sharpton retweeted
Happy birthday to Rev. Al Sharpton! ✊🏿 For decades, you have stood on the front lines in the fight for civil rights, equality, and JUSTICE. Today, we celebrate your continued commitment to uplifting our communities and making sure our voices are heard. May your leadership continue to inspire the next generation of changemakers. 📷: @SupremeCr8tive
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Thank you to former New York City Council Speaker and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Adrienne Adams, for the surprise birthday salute and kind words on my 72nd birthday. I appreciate the birthday love.
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Thank you to New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James for the surprise birthday video and kind words for my 72nd birthday. I appreciate you, Tish, and all the birthday love.
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Appreciate my brother, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, for the surprise birthday salute and the kind words for my 72nd birthday. Thank you, Ben, for helping make the day even more special.
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