Civil rights leader and March on Washington organizer Rev. Al Sharpton drew a parallel between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the late trailblazing politician Rep. Shirley Chisholm during a recent event, highlighting their shared impact on progressive movements. Sharpton, who served as Chisholm’s youth director, framed the comparison while introducing Ocasio-Cortez, underscoring her role as a rising figure in modern activism. The remarks reflect ongoing discussions about political legacy and the influence of Black women in leadership. For those interested in the intersection of history and contemporary politics, the full speech offers deeper insight into these connections.
Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton, one of the organizers of this year's March on Washington, compared New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) to the late presidential candidate Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) while introducing her at the event. "I know people; I was Shirley Chisholm's youth director," Sharpton stated on stage while introducing Ocasio-Cortez,...
