The following blog/article was written by Diane Collier, Addie Mae Collins Board Member- Community Relations and Vice Chair Community Board 11-East Harlem in recognition of National Head Start Month:For 47 years, Addie Mae Collins has been serving low income East...
As House Republicans recess on September 21st, the earliest Congress has left to campaign since 1960, Republicans are leaving behind a long list of unfinished business for the American people and small businesses. ...
Senior Democratic member George Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the August 2012 edition of the “Working Families Report Card: Grading the Republican House on Job Creation and Job Quality" today. It contains a...
Today, the House will take up H.R. 8., the Republican Tax Plan, as well as a Democratic substitute. The following side-by-side demonstrates the differences of the two approaches.Also linked here is a letter from 132 organizations, from the Alliance of...
Republicans blocking middle class tax cut extension to assist very wealthyWASHINGTON – A new District-by-District analysis showing the number of households making $1 million-plus – compared with overall number of households – in every Republican Congressional district in the country...
This poem by Musa Kaleem Keita is dedicated in loving memory of the Queen of Soul Food, Sylvia Woods (1926-2012) who passed away on July 19th 2012. Sylvia Woods was the owner of the world famous Sylvia's Restaurant and was...
It’s less than two and a half years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law but Americans are already seeing lower costs and better coverage: • In 2011, 32.5 million seniors received one or more free preventive services. ...
The following blog was written by Rodolfo Estrada, Esq., the Executive Director of the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, a community-based nonprofit in my 15th Congressional district.On June 11, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) will attend...
The following article was written by Joshua Jacobs, a constituent of my 15th Congressional District.With nearly 1 billion people in the world going hungry, the issues of food security and food sovereignty directly affect more people now than ever before....
The following article was written by Linda Embry, Director of Mental Services at Union Settlement Association, a settlement house dedicated to strengthening the lives of underserved families of the East Harlem community through innovative programs in education, health, job training,...
The following article was written by Patrick Donohue, the Founder of the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation, an advocacy organization dedicated to developing a seamless, standardized, evidence-based system of care for the number one leading cause of death and disability in...
Ms. Joanne Johnson, a senior in our Congressional District, shared the following review after attending the Rangel Social Security Fair on Saturday, February 3, 2012:You'll be delighted to know it was a packed house; people were even still coming in at 11am. It...
The following article was contributed by Golanda Gavan, Community Liason from Reliable Community Care in New York City.Medicaid changes recently enacted in the New York State budget by Governor Cuomo will take effect in April of 2012. This will create...
On December 1, 2011, Congressman Charles Rangel released a statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which marks the beginning of AIDS Awareness Month. The following article was contributed by Sharen Duke, Executive Director and CEO of AIDS Service Center...
On October 6, 2011, Congressman Charles Rangel introduced the Dominican-American Heritage Resolution to honor the numerous accomplishments the Dominican-American community has made to the United States. The following article was contributed by María Hernández, the Interim Executive Director of Alianza...
In commemoration of the Tenth Anniversary of the U.S. War in Aghanistan, the following article was contributed by Joan Wile, Founder of Grandmothers Against the War, a Founding Member of Granny Peace Brigade, and author of "Grandmothers Against the War: Getting Off Our Fannies...
In honor of Father's Day, the following article has been contributed by Rev. Alfred “Al” Taylor, founder of Man Up in Harlem, a ministry for men that encompasses weekly prayer walks and wide ranging community service. He is the pastor...
The following entry was contributed by Michael Adams, Executive Director of SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders), in celebration of Gay & Lesbian Pride Month.A year ago, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) participated in the first ever...
The following entry was contributed by Captain Stephen R. Johnson, Director for Recruiting and Retention at the Harlem Youth Marines Inc. in observance of Memorial Day 2011:The Harlem Youth Marines Inc. is a 501(c)3 not for profit community based youth...
The following entry was contributed by Rebecca Rodriguez, Regional Director of the Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center and Associate Director of the Engaged Entrepreneur Program at Columbia University, in observance of National Small Business Week:In honor of Small Business Week, we...
The following entry was contributed by Alwyn T. Cohall, MD, Director of the Harlem Health Promotion Center (HHPC) in commemoration of National Minority Health Awareness Month: Who we areRooted in Harlem for more than 20 years and located in the...
The reason why I want the program at Milbank to remain open is because the program teaches us lessons and prepares us for the future. It’s not only important to me but also to my peers. It’s important that we all speak out against the budget cuts that can affect us youth!
The following entry was submitted by Dr. Althea Bradshaw-Tyson, Principal of The Young Women’s Leadership School in Harlem.The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of East Harlem opened it’s doors to students in September, 1996 at it’s present location at 105...
The role of children in the chain of public health is an underutilized opportunity. It is a strategy that fulfills the twin imperatives of empowering children and their adult caregivers. Our overarching goal is to save lives, one lyric at a time.
The following entry has been contributed by Nick Bentley, Interim Executive Director of Opus 118 Harlem School of Music, in observance of Music In Our Schools Month (March):Opus 118 Harlem School of Music is a community institution with the rare...
The following entry has been contributed by Nina Gale Olson, Sr. Portfolio Mgr. Harbor Conservatory of Boys & Girls Harbor, with letters from both a parent, Maia Starcevic, and a student, Jacqueline A. Lavalle, of the conservatory.If you follow the...
The following entry was contributed by Dr. John M. Palmer, Executive Director of the Harlem Hospital Center.February is heart health month and the health of Black and Hispanics in that little village that we call Harlem is not good compared...
The following entry has been contributed by Yolanda J. Payne, M.S. Ed. M, a Vice-President at the NAACP's Mid-Manhattan Branch.This past Saturday February 12, 2011 marked the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the NAACP. Founded on February 12, 1909...
The following entry has been contributed by Joannie W., a recently retired elementary school teacher in Central Harlem, on what Black History Month means to her. Black History is not just Carter G. Woodson declaring Black History Week during...
The following article was contributed by Bejamin Todd Jealous, President of NAACP (Cross-posted from Politico).By Benjamin Todd JealousLet me be clear: My objection to the House censure of Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) is not about race or politics. It’s about...
MG Nathaniel James, AUS, President of the 369th Veterans Association Inc. has contributed the following article in observance of Veterans Day."Preserving the Legacies of the Past Generations"by General Nathaniel JamesTradition lets keep the legacies given to us by our past...
The following article has bee contributed by Michael Unthank, Executive Director, Harlem Arts Alliance. (October is National Arts and Humanities Month.)It has been repeated so often the words ring in our ears: “…This is the worst economy our nation has...
The following article has been contributed by Christina Curry, Executive Director of The Harlem Independent Living Center, in recognition of National Disabled Employment Awareness Month (October).Promoting Disability Rights For Urban Minorities By Christina CurryOne of the factors the disabled person...
The following article has been contributed by Cecilia M. Gastón, MPA, Executive Director of Violence Intervention Program, Inc.. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Every year for the last ten years a growing group of women and men have donned...
The following article has been contributed by Hillary Rutter, director, Adelphi NY statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, in recognition of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Getting help from our hotline by Hillary RutterWhen I became the director of...
The following article has been contributed by Rick Downes, President of Coalition of Families of Korean & Cold War POW/MIAs. (Guest blog entries provide opportunities for people to share their thoughts and and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of...
by William Clay Sr., former Member of CongressAs a former member and original founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, and one victimized in schemes of harassment and vindictive behavior by government, media and political adversaries, I speak from first-hand knowledge...
The following article has been contributed by WeHarlem's founder, Sergio Lilavois:In the recent years, Harlem has experienced an emergence of the digital environment fusing with its real life community through online social networks and Web 2.0.The iconic Apollo Theater has...
This week, I'd like to feature Robin Williams as my guest blogger. The following is his thoughts on Helping Small Businesses:"I am encouraged that now Small Business Support is a National cause. Although in Harlem there have been economic development...
This week, I'd like to feature Patrik Willaims as my guest blogger. The following is his thoughts on Creating Jobs:"It is great news, after so long a time, that those long term unemployed will get relief, at least through November. ...
This week, I'd like to feature Dennis Daughterty as my guest blogger. The following is Mr. Daughtery's entry on the Military Draft:"I support Congressman Charles Rangel's proposed legislation to Reinstate the Military Draft. If our present armed services had a...