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February 11, 2011
Adam Clayton Powell, 1908-1972
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. April 13, 1972, Vol. XVII, No. 15 'Fire in his mouth, trumpets in his throat' By Dalton James He had kept the faith. And now, in the refuge of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Adam Clayton Powell was nestled amid a flower garden of wrea ... More >>
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December 6, 2010
Doug E. Fresh Finally Gets It Together (Badah Badah Badha) at Harlem Restaurant
At Doug E.'s, chicken and waffles will set you back $8. Rapper, human beatbox, and scientologist Doug E. Fresh wanted to start a restaurant as a source of employment and training for youth in his Harlem neighborhood. In April, 2007, a store at the corner of 132nd and Adam Clayton Powell appe ... More >>
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November 18, 2010
Charles Rangel, New Guy in Congress, Vows to Clean Up Cop Corruption
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. February 11, 1971, Vol. XVI, No. 6 Corruption makes the world go round By Clark Whelton In February, 1960, Adam Clayton Powell stood up on the floor of the House of Representatives and delivered a speech entitled "The Immorality of the ... More >>
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November 18, 2010
Charlie Rangel D-Day: "Keep the Faith, Baby!"
Charlie Rangel gets to hear his fate today from the congressional ethics panel and his many fans are weighing in on his behalf. After meeting with the state's congressional delegation, Governor Paterson last night (make that late last night -- 10:29 PM) released a statement praising Harlem's ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Charlie Rangel's Back Pages: 'If I Can Be a Congressman, Anybody Can Be a Congressman.'
As we wait to learn the fate of Charlie Rangel, that old Harlem lion who may be hit with a telephone-sized House ethics complaint any minute now unless he cuts a deal to cop a plea, it's a good time for a short trot down memory lane. Here are a few takes from the Voice's (very spotty) digital ... More >>
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April 11, 2010
Morning Links
State Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV is gearing up to challenge Charlie Rangel for the Harlem seat Rangel took away from Adam Clayton Powell, his dad, in the 1970 primaries. Rangel recently stepped aside from the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee over ethics issues. Powell claims his ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
The Hiram Monserrate Vote Wins on Hypocritic Oaths
A hypocrite with plenty of companyWe often rejoice that Hypocrisy was not on the original list of seven deadly sins. If it were, we'd all be burning up somewhere. But the continuing saga of Hiram Monserrate -- expelled yesterday by the state senate -- deserves a special place in the Great Hyp ... More >>
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October 28, 2009
Clip Job: At William Buckley's Headquarters on Lindsay's Big Night
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. November 11, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 4 They Burned Their Draft Cards [Caption] THEY BURNED THEIR DRAFT CARDS on Saturday at Union Square in protest against America's role in Vietnam. The protesters -- facing long terms in jail -- are James ... More >>
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October 26, 2009
Clip Job: Mailer Backs Lindsay for Mayor
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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March 18, 2009
The Raw Intensity of New York's Elite Youth Basketball
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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November 6, 2008
Stringer Won't Run for Advocate, Seeks Re-Election as Beep
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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November 6, 2008
Another Take on Obamamania
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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April 11, 2008
Harlemites to Join Hands to Protest Rezoning
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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March 7, 2008
TABLOIDED: What Color Was the Bomber's Bicycle?
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
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February 27, 2008
William F. Buckley v. Norman Mailer
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. October 28, 1965, Vol. XI, No. 2 Norman Mailer on Lindsay & the City I was talking to a woman at a party the other night, and she said Abe Beame was an old machine politician and so she was going to vote for him because he would know ... More >>
News
April 10, 2007
In New Orleans, the Saints Are Marching In Again
Just as Hitler and Stalin couldn't ban jazz, Hurricane Katrina can't keep it and New Orleans down
Specials
October 18, 2005
Picture This
On the Set, the Street, and at Dinner With 'X' Director Spike Lee
NYC Life
March 15, 2005
Close-Up on Spanish Harlem
On the Set, the Street, and at Dinner With 'X' Director Spike Lee
Music
November 9, 2004
White Freedom
The angstiest wigga alive exercises privilege, bears cross, rallies flock, begs forgiveness
NYC Life
December 30, 2003
Landmarks of the Bronx and Harlem
Northern Exposure
News
September 30, 2003
Another Great Night in Harlem
Bringing Life Back to the Living
NYC Life
April 22, 2003
The Five Heartbeats
Bringing Life Back to the Living
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January 14, 2003
An Indispensable Gay Man
His 1963 March on Washington 'Woke Up America'
News
November 26, 2002
More Maladies at the Malibu
Dem District Leader Secretly Tapes SRO Tenant
Dining
February 19, 2002
Goodbye Palm
Dem District Leader Secretly Tapes SRO Tenant
News
May 29, 2001
Where Justice Resides
Is an East Harlem Courthouse a Help or a Hindrance?
News
November 21, 2000
Taking Back the Vote
Florida Fiasco Puts Radical Reforms on the Table
News
September 19, 2000
Advantage: Hevesi
City Comptroller Scores Big in Primary Races as Ferrer and Green Stumble
News
August 22, 2000
Oh, God
Why Religion Doesn't Have a Prayer in New York Politics
News
August 31, 1999
By Any Means (Unnecessary)
A History of the Confrontational Politics That Led to the 'Assault' on Councilman Bill Perkins by the Bully Boys of The Million Youth March
Music
November 24, 1998
Gravity's Rainbow
A History of the Confrontational Politics That Led to the 'Assault' on Councilman Bill Perkins by the Bully Boys of The Million Youth March

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