Now a cable news host, Al Sharpton remains activist
...YORK â€" Al Sharpton’s activism on the Trayvon Martin case has given him a unique role â€" some would say unique conflict â€" on MSNBC. The news network host is in the middle of a story he’s been featuring every evening on the air. Half of Sharpton’s "Politics Daily"...info
Rev. Sharpton's Mother Recalled as 'Grand Lady'
...Rev. Al Sharpton remembered his mother, Ada Sharpton, as he led a rally Thursday on behalf of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin and spoke on his MSNBC show, "Politics Nation." Ada Sharpton, 87, died Thursday morning in Dothan, Alabama, where she had lived...info
Al Sharpton's mother dies of Alzheimer's
...Sharpton, the 87-year-old mother of the Rev. Al Sharpton, died Thursday in Dotham, Ala., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the civil rights organization founded and led by Sharpton announced yesterday. According to the National Action...info
Mother of NYC activist Rev. Al Sharpton dies
...March 22, 2012 in Dothan, Ala. She was 87. (AP Photo/Robert Spencer, File) NEW YORK (AP) - The 87-year-old mother of the Rev. Al Sharpton has died. His spokeswoman says Ada Sharpton passed away early Thursday morning in Dothan, Ala., following a long battle...info
Reverend Al Sharpton's mother dies at 87
...son in New York City on Wednesday evening. famous deaths, eyewitness news NEW YORK -- The 87-year-old mother of the Reverend Al Sharpton has died. His spokeswoman says Ada Sharpton passed away early Thursday morning in Dothan, Ala., following a long battle...info
Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver mother's eulogy
...Ala. (AP) â€" The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to speak at the funeral for his 87-year-old mother. WSFA reports (http://bit.ly/GPJ7Sp ) that Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at his mother Ada's funeral on Tuesday. Visitation for Ada Sharpton will be held on Monday...info
Why Is Al Sharpton Still On MSNBC?
...and his hoodie? McGinty: "It's so ridiculous it almost doesn't bear commenting on." CNN Reliable Sources transcript Huff Post Al Sharpton video Howard Kurtz on Sunday's CNN Reliable Source media watchdog show: Al Sharpton . . . is an MSNBC host and, of course,...info
Al Sharpton: Mother Dies, But Reverend Will Rally For Trayvon Martin
...away following a prolonged battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. The news comes in the wake of another tragedy close to Al Sharpton's heart. The reverend has been deeply involved in the fight for justice on behalf of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, who was...info
Al Sharpton to headline rally for slain Fla. teen
...mother, Ada, died early Thursday. Sharpton says his mother would have wanted him to attend the rally. SANFORD, Fla. -- Al Sharpton is mourning the death of his mother, but the civil rights leader says he is still coming to Florida to lead a rally for an unarmed...info
Mother of Activist Rev. Al Sharpton Dies
...YORK â€" The 87-year-old mother of the Rev. Al Sharpton has died. His spokeswoman says Ada Sharpton died early Thursday morning in Dothan, Ala., following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Rachel Noerdlinger says Sharpton will fly to Alabama...info