Personal Life
In 1971 while touring with James Brown, he met his future wife, Kathy Jordan, who was a backup singer. Sharpton and Jordan married in 1980. The couple separated in 2004.
Sharpton is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
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