Sharpton, Thurmond: Related?

American Voices

February 28, 2007 | ISSUE 43•09

The Rev. Al Sharpton wants his DNA tested agianst that of the late Senator Strom Thurmond to see if they are related. What do you think?

Finally people are listening to me. I've been saying how Sharpton has Thurmond's eyes for years now

Tina Fischer
Genealogist
Sharpton should be grateful. He never would've gotten where he is if he wasn't white.

Brian McDormand
Systems Analyst
I think it's pretty obvious that they're not related. Sharpton and Thurmond are two totally different last names.

David Kleist
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