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    Al Sharpton

    Al Sharpton

    Awards & Honours

    3

    Awards Won

    4

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Al Sharpton's legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to civil rights and social justice. He stands as one of the most recognizable figures in the movement, having influenced generations of activists. His induction into the National Civil Rights Museum Hall of Fame and his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom highlight his historic impact. He has been recognized by Congress with multiple Gold Medals and resolutions of appreciation for his work on the Central Park Five and other causes. His ability to mobilize communities and sustain attention on critical issues sets him apart in the landscape of modern activism.

    Al Sharpton receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Hall of Fame Induction

    National Civil Rights Museum·2002

    Inducted for contributions to the civil rights movement

    Key to the City

    New York City·1995

    Honored for civic leadership

    Congressional Gold Medal

    U.S. House of Representatives·2002

    For work on the Central Park Five exoneration

    Lifetime Achievement Award

    NAACP·2010

    Recognition of lifetime achievements in civil rights advocacy

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    TIME 100

    Time Magazine·2007
    #3

    Top 50 Activists

    Rolling Stone·2015

    Magazine Covers

    Time

    April 2007

    100 Most Influential People

    Ebony

    March 1995

    Civil Rights Leader

    Jet

    June 2004

    Presidential Candidate

    Records & Feats

    First African American Mayoral Candidate

    Historic First·1980

    First African American to run for mayor of New York City

    Longest Campaign for Exoneration

    Career Milestone·1989

    Led the longest continuous campaign to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals (Central Park Five)