Sharpton 's 2004 campaign also focused on equal rights . In describing why he was running , Sharpton said , “ I think if we stand up for workers ’ rights , stand up for a peace plan worldwide , stand up for the constitutional rights of every American , those people will come back to the Democratic Party , and those people are the majority of Americans . ” Like Moseley Braun , Sharpton ’s campaign allowed him to participate in the early nationally televised Democratic Party primary debates , and earned him a speaking slot at the 2004 Democratic Convention , the same year future president Barack Obama gained national attention for his convention speech
2004 Democratic Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
African-American candidates for President of the United States