My Publicist Note Book

Rev. Al Sharpton, the 58-year old civil rights icon who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr, says that he is in fact dating Aisha McShaw, a 35-year-old stylist from Westchester, New York. The two have been seen together arm-and-arm at various recent events. Most recently, the two were spotted at the Black-Tie White House Correspondents Dinner. This is the first relationship that Sharpton has made public since he separated from his wife, Kathy Lee Jordan, in 2004 after 24 years of marriage. Although legally separated, the two have not yet officially divorced. They also have two adult daughters together, Dominique and Ashley. Sharpton is planning to release a new memoir in October 2013 called  The Rejected Stone . His publicist says that the book chronicles his evolution from street activist to elder civil rights statesman. She said it also includes revelations about Sharpton’s private life including "dating younger and older women." Rev. Al Sharpton Aand  Aisha McShaw...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               Friday, July 19, 2013 – 7:00am ET        CONTACTS: Angela Moore 424.204.2203 Judy Jones 404.997.1668 TRAYVON MARTIN PRAYER VIGIL & RALLY SET FOR TOMORROW IN ATLANTA Hutchins: Justice Department must deliver Justice ~ Activists Also Focus Attention on Georgia’s “Stand Your Ground Law” As Slain Florida Teen’s Death Continues to Resonate  Atlanta, Georgia July 18, 2013 -- In Atlanta, birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King and cradle of the American civil rights movement, the acquittal of George Zimmerman has struck a strong chord. In the wake of last week’s controversial not-guilty verdict, Atlanta-based civil and human rights leader Rev. Markel Hutchins is spearheading a non-violent and peaceful “I Am Trayvon Martin” Prayer Vigil and Rally on the front steps of the Richard B. Russell Fed...