Charles Rangel, longtime Harlem Congressman and civil rights advocate, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, a veteran US Representative, passed away at 94. He served nearly 50 years in Congress. Rangel defeated Adam Clayton Powell Jr in 1970. He was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Rangel chaired the House Ways and Means Committee. He was part of New York’s “Gang of Four”. Leaders praised Rangel's advocacy for Harlem.