"On August 1, 1945, Harlem Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and jazz pianist Hazel Scott became husband and wife in New York, creating one of America's most glamorous power couples. The bride wore knee-length white lace and satin, arriving seven minutes late, while the groom showed up 21 minutes after that due to a flat tire. They made a dazzling pair, featured on magazine covers and in gossip columns, becoming the toasts of high-end parties in New York and Washington. Scott was earning today

Remembering the late great Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. on what would have been his 117th birthday. A pioneering Harlem leader and the first Black Congressman from New York, his legacy of courage, service, and civil-rights leadership continues to guide our work today. Be sure to visit the National Action Network YouTube channel or our Facebook pages to hear PONAN Rev. Al Sharpton’s full keynote and to watch today’s rally in its entirety. Join us every Saturday at the National Action Netwo