In 1950s Harlem on a Sunday afternoon, Alma Carter arrived at the Savoy Ballroom in a mauve-colored strapless ball gown. “I wore a tiara with diamonds,” she said, quickly adding, “Not real diamonds.”Continue reading
The Hotness: Black Power Without Black Women Is Weak
By Nicole Moore
When most people think about Malcolm X they immediately think of Black manhood leading to associations of Black power tied exclusively to the work of Black men.Continue reading
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Larry Walker, Rangel’s Youth Shadow For A Day
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents the 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Upper Manhattan and part of the Bronx, took part in Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, by hosting Riverhead, NY resident Larry Walker. Continue reading
Uptown Community Democrats Launch Uptown
On Monday Wednesday, May 18th, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm the Uptown Community Democrats had its official launch at Mitchell Square Park, at the intersection of Saint Nicholas, Broadway and 167th street.Continue reading
Uptown Community Democrats Announce New Political Club
The Uptown Community Democrats announces its official launch of the Uptown Community Democrats (UCD) new political club focused on serving our uptown community and inspiring voters to participate in our democratic process.Continue reading
Harlem Council Member Levine Call To Improve Gas Line Safety
On Friday, May 15, City Council Member Mark Levine along with tenants and tenant advocates called for preemptive safety measures to the city’s gas infrastructure.
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Harlem City Council’s Melissa Mark-Viverito And Others Announce NYC Young Women’s Initiative
Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras ,Women’s Issues Committee Chair Laurie Cumbo, and Women’s Caucus Co-Chairs Elizabeth Crowley and Darlene Mealy announced the creation of the New York City Council’s Young Women’s Initiative. Continue reading
Rangel Joins Mayor de Blasio In Combat Income Inequality
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents the 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, elected officials, labor leaders, activists, economists and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to unveil bold set of ideas to embolden American families. Continue reading
2 Of The New 28 Judges Swored In By Mayor de Blasio Have Worked In Harlem
Mayor de Blasio today swore in 2 judges who have worked in Harlem one in Family Court Appointments and the other Criminal Court Appointments. Continue reading
Harlem Community Board Member Gets Voted Off
A community board member may lose her seat at the table for not showing up to enough meetings.Continue reading
Harlem Congressman Rangel Applauds Loretta Lynch Confirmation
Congressman Charles B. Rangel from Harlem released the following statement today following the Senate's confirmation of Loretta Lynch as our next U.S. Attorney General.Continue reading
Gale Brewer Reappoints Safe Streets Foes To Harlem And Other CB’s
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer has reappointed a slate of community board members with a long history of opposing safer streets and better transit.Continue reading
Harlem Congressman Rangel Congrats Justice League NYC (video)
Congressman Charles B. Rangel greeted and congratulated the Justice League NYC marchers who walked 250 miles from New York City to Washington, DC to bring awareness to issues regarding juvenile and criminal justice. Continue reading
From Harlem To Hollis: City Council Passes Bill Outlawing Credit Checks On Job Applicants
The City Council on Thursday passed a bill prohibiting credit checks on most job applicants, except those being hired for top-level executive positions with fiduciary responsibilities as well as potential employees, who manage assets or oversee financial agreements worth $10,000 or more.Continue reading
Harlem Council Members Levine/Mark-Viverito To Create Office Of Civil Justice
This week the Committee on Courts and Legal Services will hold a hearing on Intro 736, a bill introduced by Harlem City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and City Council Member Mark Levine to establish a new Office of Civil Justice. Continue reading
