Rev. Al Sharpton at St. Olaf on race relations in America

Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton speaks at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. September 22, 2014.
Courtesy of St. Olaf College

The Reverend Al Sharpton spoke at St. Olaf College September 22, 2014 about race relations in America.

He says we've made good progress politically and culturally, but there has been little racial progress in the criminal justice system and there are still big gaps in education and economic opportunity.

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