City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams paid tribute to Congressmember Charles Rangel, recognizing him as a towering figure in Harlem and American politics. She highlighted his unique wit, courage, and unwavering belief in government’s role to improve lives. Rangel’s legacy, especially poignant on Memorial Day, reflects his proud service as a Korean War veteran and his lifelong advocacy for marginalized communities. Adams, the first African-American Speaker, emphasized Rangel's influence on Black and Latino New Yorkers, illustrating his enduring impact on their lives and aspirations.
Congressman Charlie Rangel was a giant-in Harlem and in American politics. He served with unmatched wit, courage, and an unshakable belief in the power of government to change lives.
It is especially profound to lose him on Memorial Day. He was a proud Korean War veteran whose patriotism was found not just on the battlefield, but in a lifetime of fighting for working people in Congress.
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