- U.S. Representative from New York City (1971 - January 3, 2017).
- Served in the Korean War, received the Purple Heart.
- Arrested several times during protests.
- Founder of Congressional Black Caucus.
- Parents are: Ralph Rangel, and Blache Mary Wharton Rangel.
- Has one older brother Ralph, Jr, and one younger sister, Frances.
- Has one son: Steven, and one daughter: Alicia, and three grandsons.
- Is a member of Alpa Phi Alpha fraternity.
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