In addition there are the many corporations that have found Sharpton spots on their boards or given him "consulting" fees all to avoid boycotts and public relations bombs
How Al Sharpton Rakes in Millions Not to Call Corporations 'Racist'
According to a new investigative article, Al Sharpton has spent years shaking down corporations essentially for protection money supplied to him so that he would avoid calling them "racists," or setting up boycotts, and creating uncomfortable public relations nightmares.