http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCRSnoYCS0

New York City Council Member for the 9th District tells the NYPL Oral History about her family and growing up in Harlem. From slavery to business owners and then to politics. She tells about her life growing up in Harlem and how, if possible, one should give back to their community and to bring them along.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEtbUOk0ggg

Rep. Charles Rangel discusses growing up in Harlem and how it has changed over the years: from the clubs and restaurants to gentrification. A war hero, Rangel has represented the people of Congress since January 3, 1971.

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