It's just politics! That's how Adam Clayton Powell IV brushed aside questions today about why he is endorsing longtime Congressman Charlie Rangel for re-election -- after running against him (and thus frequently and harshly criticizing him) in a crowded race two years ago. In one of the most wat ... More >>
There's an outside shot that Adam Clayton Powell IV could win his race against aging Harlem warhorse Charlie Rangel this month. If so, just check out today's Daily News for more evidence why reporters everywhere are rooting for him to pull out a victory: He's endlessly good copy. Confronted b ... More >>
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. April 7, 1966, Vol. XI, No. 25 Pop Goes Homosexual By Vivian Gornick Last August there appeared on the cover of the magazine One a photograph of a young man dressed as an ancient Roman warrior in a toga and thonged sandal-shoes; on t ... More >>
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archivesJune 25, 1964, Vol. IX, No. 36Mugging the White LiberalBy Jack NewfieldImagine three goldfish dropped into a fish tank filled with sharks. Or imagine Billy Budd mugged by the Emperor Jones.Then you might have some idea of the malevolent and paran ... More >>
A black leader who called the mayor 'racist,' then endorsed the governor, ignites a furor over power and respect in harlem
An investigation by the joint terrorist task force adds to the Million Youth March leader's woes
