Ritchie Torres

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ritchie-torres

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ritchie Torres born?March 12, 1988
2. Where was Ritchie Torres born?The Bronx, New York
3. What is the political affiliation?Democratic Party
4. Who is Ritchie Torres?Ritchie Torres is a U.S. Representative from New York. He is the first openly gay Afro‑Latino elected to Congress and one of the first two openly gay African American men in the House.
5. What did Ritchie Torres do while on the New York City Council?He represented the 15th district from 2014 to 2020. He chaired the Committee on Public Housing and worked on issues like taxi medallion finances and the city’s Third Party Transfer Program.

U.S. House of Representatives: One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, responsible for drafting and voting on federal legislation.
Policy Analyst: A professional who researches and advises on public policy issues, often for government or non-profit organizations.
Public Housing: Affordable housing provided by government agencies, often for low-income individuals and families.
Pro-Israel Advocacy: Political support and efforts to promote the interests and security of the State of Israel.