Harlem Congress person Adriano Espaillat has represented New York’s 13th Congressional Distrcit for only a few weeks, but has already become one of Congress’ most vocal critics of President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Continue Reading →
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Rangel: Shirley Chisholm Deserves This Honor
Harlem Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents the 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, released the following statement regarding his colleague Shirley Chisholm, Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rev. Sharpton On President Obama’s Delay Asking Employees’ For Criminal Records
National Action Network (NAN) applauds President Barack Obama’s latest series of proposed criminal justice reforms, including an executive order that will require federal employers to delay asking prospective employees about their criminal record until further along in the hiring process. Continue Reading →
Rev. Al Sharpton On The Passing Of Amelia Boynton
President and founder of Harlem-based National Action Network, Reverend Al Sharpton released the following statement on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep. Rangel Returns From Africa With President Obama
Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel returns from a historic trip to Ethiopia and Kenya in Africa with President Barack Obama. Continue Reading →
Thelma Golden Added To The Obama Foundation Board
The State Journal reports that Barack Obama Foundation building President Barack Obama’s future library is adding the versatile Thelma Golden to its board. She’s the director and chief curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Up Close with CC Minton: First Lady Hosts White House Kids State Dinner
First Lady Michelle Obama hosted fifty-five young and talented chefs at the White House “Kids State” Dinner. Continue Reading →
Angry Harlemites Call Out Hating Pastor Manning (video)
Angry neighbors confronted a flamboyantly anti-LGBT pastor over the hateful messages he posts outside his Harlem church. Continue Reading →