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The Gang of Four, also known as the Harlem Clubhouse, was an African-American political coalition from Harlem whose members later ascended to top political posts. It is named after the Gang of Four of China.
Oct 2, 2023 · David Dinkins, Basil Paterson, Charles Rangel, and Percy Sutton were the members of what came to be known as the “Gang of Four.” They were cynically named after China’s Gang of Four, who were Chinese communist party members who implemented harsh policies for their people.
Dec 26, 2009 · For nearly two decades a few Black men–four friends to be exact, held power and influence in New York politics, particularly anything that had to do with Harlem. Such was their bond that in 1973, a disgruntled Herman Badillo, who they did not support on his second attempt to become Mayor of New York City, dubbed them the “Gang of Four.”
Jun 4, 2014 · Prosecutors say the 103 men named in two indictments belong to three gangs - the allied Make It Happen Boys and Money Avenue, and their rivals, 3 Staccs - who have fought a...
Apr 2, 2014 · Heatley, also known by such monikers as "The Preacher" and "The Black Hand of Death," and his "Preacher Crew" sold cocaine, crack-cocaine, heroin, PCP and other drugs, extorted, kidnapped and...
Jun 5, 2014 · In total, more than 100 alleged gang members were indicted on counts that included two murders and 19 non-deadly shootings from January 2010 to this May, among other charges.
May 15, 2010 · Years ago, the Gang of Four—Rangel, Basil Paterson, Percy Sutton and David Dinkins—succeeded in making Harlem the spiritual center of black politics nationwide. Now, the community is left with a political clubhouse split apart by scandal and in-fighting.
