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Amid a pandemic, a presidential election and the nationwide protests advocating for black lives, the Rev. Al Sharpton is asking for every American to rise up.

This is not about whether or not Joe Biden turns you on or Donald Trumps turns you off, this is about the direction the country is going in. Its not just about an election; its about a direction, said the civil rights activist on Mondays edition of Closer Look, speaking about his new book, Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads.

Sharpton, who leads the National Action Network, talked with show host Rose Scott about the book that encourages readers to make the U.S. a more equal, fair and just society by taking action in their communities.

Everybody should read Rise Up, particularly those of us that dont feel theres any hope, he said.

During Sharptons candid conversation with Scott, he spoke about several topics that are discussed in the book, including his friendship with Shirley Chisholm, discovering his lifes calling, fighting for civil and human rights issues through an intersectional movement, police violence, and giving the eulogy at George Fyolds funeral.

Guest:

Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights activist, talk show host and founder of the National Action Network

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