Gang of Four (Harlem)

The "Gang of Four", (clockwise, from top left) David Dinkins, Basil Paterson, Percy Sutton and Charles Rangel

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. J. Raymond Jones was influential in helping these men obtain power.^[1]^[2]

^ McFadden, Robert D. (April 17, 2014). "Basil A. Paterson, 87, a Power in Harlem With Statewide Reach, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
^ Boenzi, Neal (April 17, 2014). "Photo: Three members of the Gang of Four, from left, Mr. Paterson, Charles Rangel and Percy Sutton, outside City Hall in 1970". The New York Times. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

[1] McFadden, Robert D. (April 17, 2014). "Basil A. Paterson, 87, a Power in Harlem With Statewide Reach, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 16, 2017.

[2] Boenzi, Neal (April 17, 2014). "Photo: Three members of the Gang of Four, from left, Mr. Paterson, Charles Rangel and Percy Sutton, outside City Hall in 1970". The New York Times. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

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