J. Raymond Jones was born on November 19, 1899, in St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. He moved to Harlem, New York in 1917 and became involved with politics, serving as an election inspector in 1921. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Charlie Rangel
Seitu’s World: Northside Center for Childhood Development Gala 2018 (Photographs)
On Wednesday, May 9th, 2018, photographer Seitu Oronde was at the Northside Center for Childhood Development annual gala 2018 in Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
Two Of Harlem’s Oldest Residents Are Celebrated At Harlem Week
Celebrating the senior citizen community in Harlem, two centenarian residents from the neighborhood were awarded at the annual Elder’s Jubilee Awards Luncheon during NY City Senior Citizens Day on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the Adam Clayton Powell building. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rep Charles Rangel And Some Others Vote “No” On The Electoral College
Some Democrats, Harlem’s Charlie Rangel included want to see the elimination of the Electoral College following Hillary Clinton’s loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Continue Reading →
Influencers Turn Out for “Women For Hillary” Harlem Fundraiser (Photographs)
Last night, over 200 influencers gathered in Harlem to support 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hosted at Harlem’s Lenox Saphire restaurant, the “Women for Hillary” event served a dual purpose of raising funds and encouraging voter education. Continue Reading →
Congressman Charlie Rangel To Highlight Free Tax Help
Join Congressman Charlie Rangel, Our Children’s Foundation, Food Bank For New York City, and other community leaders for a public briefing to highlight FREE tax services in Harlem, including Free File! Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rangel, Lone NY Voice Against ‘Terrible’ Tax Bill
Members of Congress will be home for the holidays, but not before they decorate a Christmas tree with a massive assemblage of tax breaks. Continue Reading →
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