Rep. Charlie Rangel, the gentleman from Harlem – ‘One of a kind’

URBAN AGENDA: A Son of Harlem: Congressman Charles B. Rangel (1930 – 2025)

In the heart of Harlem, where culture, resilience, and history converge, Congressman Charles “Charlie” B. Rangel stood as a beacon of unwavering dedication and transformative leadership.  With the passing of this legendary statesman, we remember not just a political figure, but a warrior for justice, a voice for the voiceless, and a son of Harlem who never forgot where he came from.  Charlie Rangel’s journey from the battlefields of the Korean W…

Rep. Charlie Rangel, the gentleman from Harlem – ‘One of a kind’

We lost a man who served his country well for many decades in Congress, including being chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and a war hero as the recipient of a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple…

Family of Charles B. Rangel announces funeral plans

Former U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, represented Harlem for almost 50 years in Congress.. (Photo Credit: U.S. Congress/Public Domain photo) Press release via Amsterdam NewsThe family of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel announces a series of activities to honor his life and legacy leading up to his funeral service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Congressman Rangel will be memorialized in the comi…