Rev. Al Sharpton to give sermon at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church

By Laydell Wood-Harper/Tell Us USA News Network

DETROIT- Rev. Al Sharpton, Jr. will be the guest speaker at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday, September 9, at the 11:00 AM service. Rev. Sharpton is host of the national Keepin’ it Real daily radio talk show and host of Politics Nation, a nightly talk show on MSNBC. Prior to being named host of his own show on MSNBC, Rev. Sharpton made regular appearances on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC.

He is an American Baptist minister, and civil rights activist who refers to himself as an old school civil rights activist because of his connection with Jesse Jackson and others that were activist during the civil rights movement.

Rev. Sharpton, well known and respected in the community for telling it like it is, and Keepin’ it real, regularly reminds his listeners throughout the 3 hour radio talk show that he’s “Keepin’ it Real.” He is criticized by some for being outspoken and regularly speaking out about injustices in cities throughout the country.

The Trayvon Martin shooting became a regular part of his daily radio talk show. Thousands of his listeners came to Florida from across the nation to march for justice with Rev. Sharpton and Trayvon’s parents. His critics label him as “a political radical who is to blame in part for the deterioration of race relations.”

His supporters praise his ability and willingness to get things done in spite of the obstacles and the power structure. Ed Koch, former New York Mayor, and former foe, said “Sharpton deserves the respect he enjoys among African Americans: He is willing to go to jail for them.” Rev. Sharpton has thousands of supporters across the country; people of all ages, ethnicities and income levels.

Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church said, “There is no doubt in my mind that the Rev. Al Sharpton has found the way of being both deeply spiritual and uniquely political without bitterness or rancor.”

Hartford Memorial Baptist Church under Dr. Adams’ leadership is known for its commitment to the community. Dr. Adams’ vision is reflected in his commendable efforts to revitalize the community.

Hartford Church is located at 18700 James Couzens near W. 7 Mile Rd. For more information call (313) 861-1300