African Americans waited more than a generation for the congressman Charlie B. Rangel to rise to the position where he could really affect change, and as soon as he attained real power, there were those who began to plot his demise.

VIDEO :: Hon. James David Manning, pastor of the ATLAH World Missionary Church in Harlem, explains why he believes Congressman Charles Rangel stepped down from the Way and Means committee. more>

Great strides have been made locally and nationally in how domestic violence is treated by law enforcement. But the crime of domestic violence remains minimized and excused unlike any other crime.

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Biracial people are often urged to choose a side or a parent to define their identity as individuals. Nevertheless, the ambiguity of their status too easily eclipses their unique and rich experience.

VIDEO :: Four biracial children, ages 4 to 9, shared their feelings on being biracial. more>

The Obama administration is pushing for the Senate's version of health care reform but by doing so, they are failing 4.4 million Americans living in Puerto Rico

VIDEO :: In spite of the high poverty levels, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico only receives 0.13% of Federal Medical funds. With reform on the horizon, will Puerto Rico get funding parity for healthcare? more>

The Census Bureau allows inmates to be counted as residents of communities where their prisons are located rather than their home communities, inflating some upstate legislative districts and affecting the distribution of public resources

VIDEO :: At least two state lawmakers are pushing a plan to change how the state's 60,000 prisoners are counted by the Census Bureau when it comes to drawing state and local legislative districts. more>

Emilio and Analia Maya, two undocumented immigrants from Argentina, face threats of deportation after they became informants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE's ethics and policies are put under question.

PHOTOS :: Photo Gallery of Emilio and Analia Maya, facing deportation. more>

Given the problems he's faced with these days – health care, Iraq and now the exodus of Democrats such as Patrick Kennedy and Evan Bayh from the House and Senate – President Obama probably looks back fondly on the days when the biggest problem in his life was a bunch of angry Irish Catholics at Notre Dame. more>

In 1827, West Indian John Russwurm and Rev. Samuel Cornish, an African American, launched the first Black newspaper in the United States. It was called Freedom Journal and it made its appearance in Manhattan. The purpose was clear: "We wish to plead our case," the founders stated.

VIDEO :: This is an excerpt of "Soldiers Without Swords", the first documentary to chronicle the history of the Black press, including its central role in the construction of modern African American identity more>

According to a wide-ranging report, by America's Voice, on Latino voters and this year's elections, those born in other countries whose primary language is Spanish make up the sector of the Latino community most vulnerable to the siren song of the Republicans and conservatives. more>

While the Kingsbridge Armory would have provided 1,200 jobs, how in the name of God can one be expected to live in New York City on $7.25 an hour unless they're working around the clock? more>

As travelers face even more scrutiny, security and civil liberties experts are asking: What will it take to screen passengers effectively? NPR's Brian Naylor reports. more>

WNYC's education reporter, Beth Fertig reported on the NAACP, teachers union lawsuit over the closing of 19 public schools. more>

After the announcement by the Department of Education to close 19 schools in the NYC metro area, students, communities and parents joined and raised their voices against this attempt to damage public services.

AUDIO :: WNYC's education reporter, Beth Fertig reported on the NAACP, teachers union lawsuit over the closing of 19 public schools. more>

With new TSA measures implemented targeting people of Muslim countries with special security dispositions, the Arab-Muslim community speaks out its fear of being profiled and discriminated against.

AUDIO :: As travelers face even more scrutiny, security and civil liberties experts are asking: What will it take to screen passengers effectively? NPR's Brian Naylor reports. more>

Concerned with the community's traditional apathy to the census count, Greek-American advocates are wondering: Who will take up the challenge of promoting participation this time around?  more>

Rapid Anticipation Loans continue to be highly concentrated in Latino- and African-American communities, with the South Bronx hardest hit. In 2007, they siphoned more than $54 million from New Yorkers. more>

During his State of the Union, President Obama mentioned "fixing our broken immigration system" but did not include how reform would generate $1.5 trillion, and finally give immigrant workers and their families a sense of security. more>

The Supreme Court, in its recent decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, may have complicated the growth of Black elected officials by their 5-4 conservative majority giving corporations carte blanche authority to directly spend money in elections. more>

Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA) is a disgrace to his Irish roots. Last week, he was one of just nine Democrats who voted to never allow "amnesty" for undocumented persons in America. more>