FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow Announces Release of Explosive Autobiography “IT IS RAW” — A Sharpton Family Tell-All and Blueprint for Justice
Dothan, Alabama — September 14, 2026— After more than three decades on the frontlines of faith, justice, and redemption, Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow—nationally recognized civil rights leader, founder of The Ordinary People Society (TOPS), and pioneer of the formerly incarcerated movement—has officially announced the upcoming release of his long-awaited autobiography:
“Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow – IT IS RAW”
This groundbreaking work is more than a memoir—it is a raw, unfiltered account of truth, trauma, survival, and purpose, including deeply personal revelations about the Sharpton family legacy.
At the heart of the book is a powerful and historic inclusion:
➡️ A personal letter from his father, Rev. Al Sharpton Sr., along with direct quotes that shed light on family truths, generational struggles, and reconciliation.
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A STORY ROOTED IN PAIN — AND PURPOSE
From the streets of Brooklyn to the battlegrounds of the Deep South, Dr. Glasgow’s story chronicles:
Surviving childhood trauma and systemic injustice
Facing life sentences and transformation behind prison walls
Becoming a nationally recognized “jailhouse preacher”
Founding movements that reshaped voting rights for formerly incarcerated people
For over 32 years, Glasgow has led one of the most impactful grassroots movements in America—fighting for:
Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals
Criminal justice reform across Alabama and the South
Dignity and support for the forgotten and marginalized
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FROM GRASSROOTS TO THE GLOBAL STAGE
Dr. Glasgow’s life and work have now reached international audiences through his connection to the Oscar-nominated documentary:
➡️ The Alabama Solution
The film exposes the brutal realities of Alabama’s prison system—realities that Glasgow has been confronting and organizing against for decades.
“This is not just a documentary—it is our lived experience. What the world is now seeing, we have been fighting against for over 30 years.”
— Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow
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COMING SOON: A DOCUMENTARY OF HIS OWN
In addition to the book, a new documentary is currently in development:
“The Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow Story”
This upcoming film will provide an unprecedented look into Glasgow’s life—bridging:
Faith and activism
Family and legacy
Incarceration and redemption
Movement-building in the modern Civil Rights era
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A VOICE FOR A NEW CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Often described as part of the next wave of civil rights leadership, Dr. Glasgow’s work builds on a historic legacy while forging a new path centered on:
Faith-based organizing
Direct action and policy reform
Empowerment of formerly incarcerated people and their families
“When they tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds.”
— Featured theme from IT IS RAW
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AVAILABILITY & MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
“Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow – IT IS RAW” will be available soon in print and digital formats.
Dr. Glasgow is currently available for:
National media interviews
Podcast and radio appearances
Church and university speaking engagements
Documentary screenings and panel discussions
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MEDIA CONTACT
KSG Ministries & Consultants / NNCLM
📞 334-791-2433 (tel:334-791-2433)
🌐 http://KSGconsultants.org
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ABOUT DR. KENNETH SHARPTON GLASGOW
Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow is a nationally recognized advocate, preacher, and movement builder with over 32 years of leadership in criminal justice reform, voting rights restoration, and grassroots organizing. He is the founder of The Ordinary People Society (TOPS) and a leading voice in the Formerly Incarcerated People’s Movement.
