Al Sharpton: You Won’t See Me on Dancing with the Stars

I have some sad news, folks. Al Sharpton will not be appearing on Dancing with the Stars any time soon.

Sharpton said so in comments earlier today addressing criticism that he and his organization goes to certain cities where tragedy has happened for the publicity. The reverend and MSNBC host said, “That’s exactly what we want.”

He explained, “Part of the role of activists is to get your attention. You don’t see me on Dancing with the Stars. You see us dealing with social issues and to draw the attention to those issues.”

Watch the video below, via C-SPAN:

[h/t NYDN]
[image via screengrab]

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