Michela angela Davis
What is Harlem Now For Vince Morgan
By Michaela angela Davis
Harlem is heritage. Harlem is hot. Harlem is happiness.
Harlem is pride. Harlem is possibility. Harlem is passionate.
Harlem is culture. Harlem is connected. Harlem is cool.
Harlem is sad. Harlem is slow. Harlem is suffering.
Harlem is greedy. Harlem is gangster.
Harlem is on the hustle. Harlem is on the come up.
Harlem is aging. Harlem is growing.
Harlem is history. Harlem is futuristic.
Harlem is behind. Harlem is building.
Harlem is hood. Harlem is heaven.
Harlem is hard. Harlem is all heart.
Harlem is humanity.
Harlem is the people. Harlem reflects the diverse and sometimes contradictory values of the complex community. Harlem is a reminder of all the work that has been done and all the work that is yet to be done. Harlem is a tipping point and it is up to the people to determine which way it will ultimately go. I see the possibility for both restoration and progress by the residents or possession by gentrification.
Harlem has always been a metaphor for black people for me, burdened yet beyond beautiful. I love Harlem like I love black people, with both frustration and fierceness. I believe in Harlem, like I believe in black people.
About Vince Morgan
Candidate for the US House of Representatives. New York's 15th Congressional District including East Harlem, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood & the Upper Westside.
Vince Morgan is a beacon of light in New York politics. He is a rarity today, a successful community banker and family man, who is standing up to challenge the political status quo that has failed to deliver for the majority of people that live in the 15th Congressional district of New York. He says, “I simply grew frustrated with the current divisions in our community and want more people involved in the decision making process of how to allocate scarce resources and set priorities for the community. By working together everyone moves forward.”
“I am running for Congress to lead and to restore faith in our government with honesty and integrity. I will work hard to bring our wonderfully diverse district together around common goals. I want to create opportunities for everyone and bring hope to those who feel they have been left behind. The time for new ideas and renewed energy is long overdue. New representation is needed that unites us all. I will do the work required to move our district forward. Job creation, education investment and smart development are my priorities.” Vincent Morgan
“For those seeking a change, they will find an excellent candidate in Vincent Morgan.” The West Side Spirit
“He has the ambition and the drive to do well in New York City politics. We believe Morgan will do well…” NY Amsterdam News
“Morgan embodies the new guard of Harlem politics: young, invigorated and anxious to tackle the slew of problems in Harlem.” The Columbia Spectator
“You sound like my designee.” Charles B. Rangel
“In a challenge to Rangel, an echo of his rise.” NY Times
