Rev. Al Sharpton, known for staying on the front lines and helping America confront its issues concerning race, recently was thanked by the Commander In Chief.
President Barack Obama graciously thanked the reverend for his help in getting African-Americans energized to vote in the recent election, as well as keeping people informed on other racial issues across the country.
Read more about the Sharpton’s involvement with the election and the community in The Daily Beast.
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55 Photos To Make You Miss The Obamas
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55 Photos To Make You Miss The Obamas
1. Barack gives daughter Malia a kiss
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2. Michelle and Barack tell the kids a story
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3. Michelle and Barack Kiss
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4. Michelle and Barack
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5. First Family Portrait
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6. Two Terms
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7. Michelle and Barack host a State Dinner
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8. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
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9. The Obamas on Air Force One
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10. The First Family in London
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11. First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama
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12. Sasha and Malia Obama at the 2016 State Dinner
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13. Turkey Pardoning
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14. Sunday Church
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15. Gobble, Gobble
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16. Malia Obama, the First Daughter
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17. Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama
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18. Team Obama
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19. A Family Affair
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20. Flashback To The Old Days
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21. Happy Birthday!
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22. Candidly Awesome
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23. Historic First Family
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24. Ice Cream Treat
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25. TV Time
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26. Playing In The Oval Office
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27. Always Giving Back
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28. A Christmas Story
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29. Hawaii Trip!
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30. Obama Loves Team USA & His Wife
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31. Malia and Sasha Obama
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32. Michelle Plays on a Bike
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33. Obama Loves Team USA, His Wife & Malia
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34. Reading Time
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35. Family Support
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36. The Sister Selfie
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37. Supporting Mom
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38. Giving Back On MLK Day
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39. Obamas Give Back To The Community
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40. Always Supporting Small Businesses
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41. Obama Swagger
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42. Laughs & Turkeys
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43. Christmas With The Obamas
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44. 50th Anniversary Of March On Selma
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45. Christmas Tree Lighting
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