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Tyre Nichols, who died following a violent arrest by Memphis police officers last month, was honored in a funeral service Wednesday. Vice President Kamala Harris was in attendance and made brief remarks, while Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy. Elise Preston reports It was an emotional day as mourners gathered at a Memphis church for Tyre Nichols' funeral. The 29-year-old died in the hospital three days after being beaten by police officers during a traffic stop. CBS News correspondent...
www.cbsnews.comView CNN's Fast Facts to learn more about the life of political and civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton.
www.cnn.comAlfred Charles Sharpton, Jr., born on October 3, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, is a prominent civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and political figure known for his advocacy for African American rights and social justice. He gained early recognition as a child preacher and became involved in civil rights activism as a teenager, working alongside notable figures like Jesse Jackson and leading protests against racial discrimination. Throughout his career, Sharpton has been a polarizing...
www.ebsco.comSharpton Owes $1.5 Million In Overdue Taxes; U.S. Attorney, IRS, FBI Probe Agitator's Finances
www.cbsnews.comAl Sharpton, American civil rights activist, politician, and minister who founded the National Action Network (1991) and later hosted a news-and-opinion show on MSNBC. He sought the Democratic Party nomination for president in 2004. Learn more about his life and career.
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