The Greek Black Society is sad about the loss of US Congress member Charles B. Rangel, a legendary statesman, an old warrior in the war, and a proud member of Alpha Fi Alpha, who died at the age of 94.
Brother Rangel, who began to separate alpha Gama Lamda from Alpha Fi Alpha in the fall of 1964 and a lifelong member of the brothers, was a high -ranking figure in American politics. A representative of the 13th Congress in New York for nearly five decades, served in the US House of Representatives from 1971 to 2017. He is the Harlem citizen, and he was known as affection as “Lion of Linux Street”.
Its legacy extends 46 years in Congress, heading the Roads and Strong Ways Committee and participated in the founding of the Black Gathering in Congress. Rangel, a veterans in the Korean war, obtained certificates from New York University and the Faculty of Law at St. John University before the defeat of his co -co -Adam Kleiton Powell, the son to start his political career.
In a statement issued by Alpha Phi Alpha Fratenity, Inc. , The Organization honored as a prestigious alpha award from winning and reflecting on its permanent impact. “He fought tirelessly for the affordable housing, urban activation, fair tax policies, and equal opportunities for all Americans,” the brothers pointed out.
Rangel was also the last alive member in the “gang of four”, a political -based political alliance that formed the New York City policy for generations.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fratenity, Inc. Its deepest condolences to the Rangel family, loved ones, voters, and all those who were inspired by his life in service.
Since the nation is reflected in its contributions, Brother Charles B. Rangel is engraved in history as a hero of justice, fairness and progress in black societies.
