The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black.
Charles RangelFull participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.
Charles RangelI was motivated to join in large part because my family needed the money. I would like to say how patriotic we were, but really what motivated me was the excitement my mother would get in receiving a check for my older brother.
Charles Rangel