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Keith Wright Supports Inez Dickens To Get Her City Council Seat

NY Post reports that Harlem heavyweights Keith Wright and Inez Dickens are taking steps to swap seats after Wright’s narrow loss in a congressional primary last month.Continue reading

In His Third Attempt, Adriano Espaillat Claims a Congressional Victory

State Senator Adriano Espaillat claimed victory tonight in the bitter primary race to succeed Congressman Charles Rangel—a victory that, if it holds, will put him in line to become the first Dominican-American elected to Congress.Continue reading

Polls Close As 9 Candidates Hope To Replace Charles Rangel

New York Congressional Primary polls are closing in an hour as the final New Yorkers place their votes to determine congressional candidates for November's general elections.In Harlem, voters will decide who will succeed Congressman Charles Rangel, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service.Continue reading

‘Negroes You Ain’t Never Seen Before’: Al Sharpton On Rangel Congressional Seat

The Rev. Al Sharpton discussed the race for retiring Congressman Charles Rangel‘s seat—using a weekly live address to endorse Rangel’s favored successor and to blast “political gentrification,” “new leadership” and “negroes you ain’t never seen before.”Continue reading

Rangel And Community Leaders Wear Orange To Call An End To Gun Violence

Harlem Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents New York’s 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Harlem (Upper Manhattan) and parts of the Bronx, joined New York State Assemblyman Keith Wright and leaders of the Harlem community to host a Wear Orange rally.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Harlem Hospital Celebrates Womens History Month

On Sunday, March 13th, 2016 photographer of all things Harlem Seitu Oronde was at the Harlem Hospital's Women's History Month event documenting the event in Harlem, New York.Continue reading

Proposed Housing Bill Is Wright On Track, But Not Enough

CrainsNewYork reports that Real estate groups praised an affordable-housing bill from Assemblyman Keith Wright, but clarified Thursday they do not believe it can replace 421-a, a controversial property-tax break for developers that expired last year.Continue reading

Golden Gloves Takes On Gun Violence With Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E

As part of the Daily News campaign against gun violence, the Golden Gloves tournament is partnering with Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E (Stop Another Violent End) to promote the use of "fists, not guns."Continue reading

Join The First Candidates’ Forum For The 13th Congressional District

Uptown Community Democrats announces the first candidates’ forum for the 13^th congressional district. The Honorable Congressman Charles Rangel will not run for re-election.Continue reading

Pastor Manning Shouts At Protesters In Harlem

Harlem pastor addressed “Love not Hate” protesters outside his church by shouting racist and anti-gay slurs.Continue reading

Join The Rally Against Hate Speech In Harlem

The sign once read: “Jesus Would Stone Homos.” Now it says: “You Sodomites and Freaks Have Soiled Harlem.” Frustrated by years of hateful language posted on signage outside of Atlah Worldwide Missionary Church, Harlem neighbors will hold a rally against hate speech on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 outside of 38 W. 123 St. at Lenox Ave.Continue reading