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Westchester Youth Bureau & County Youth Board Host Annual Youth Service Awards

“It is often said that youth are the leaders of tomorrow. While this is meant to be a compliment, I would like to respectfully...

Community, Care, and Receipts: What Really Happened at “Taste Of” in Yonkers

Everybody loves to talk about “supporting Black businesses.” Everybody loves to say “health is wealth.” Everybody loves to post a flyer during Black History Month. But support...

Could More Snow Be On The Way As Blizzard Clean-up Commences [UPDATED]

Just when you thought it was safe, Mother Nature is not finished making this a February to remember. I, for one, after shoveling snow...

Westchester County Exec Ken Jenkins Gives Afternoon Weather Briefing [Mon, Feb 23rd]

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins provides an update on current weather conditions, Monday afternoon . Westchester County is extending the complete road ban until 6 pm...

Where Legacy Meets Purpose: Inside Grace HBCU Weekend

Grace Baptist Church felt different that weekend. Not just busy. Not just full. But purposeful. From the moment the doors opened, the energy of...

Mt. Vernon Arts & Cultural Society Builds Cultural Legacy Through Youth Art and Leadership

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Mt. Vernon Arts & Cultural Society (MVACS), A.K.A. Mt. Vernon Arts Council did more than host an exhibition; it...
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MaryAnn Carr – the first African American Town Supervisor in Westchester County

In a brief masked and socially distant ceremony, with immediate...

Before the Civil Rights Act, Dr. Jane Cooke Wright Was Already Changing Cancer Treatment By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

The physician whose research helped bring scientific precision to...

Legacy Beyond Self: The Meaning Behind the Commissioning of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Olivia Hooker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGbZAnXo4kc An expanded article based on the transcript and historical...

Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal

A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said: “Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.” That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal with Netflix through its parent distribution network. At first glance, deals like this appear attractive. Large platforms offer guaranteed revenue, global distribution, and the prestige of being connected to one of the world's largest streaming services. For any show, especially one that has been on the air for years, securing a large contract can look like the logical next step. But media history shows that the biggest check is not always the best long-term strategy. The real issue is not just money but the lasting power of influence,...

BLACK 2 BUSINESS

Jasmine Clarke, Founder of So Jazzed Esthetics Wins 2025 Business Leader Award 

Black Westchester has always been an advocate for supporting...

Toss’t And Press’t – Salad & Sandwich Shop

“Since 2021, our salad bar has been inspired by...

LOST BOROUGH ICE CREAM, YONKERS, NY

Lost Borough Ice Cream features Small-Batch, Hand-Crafted Ice Cream....

Westchester’s First Black-Owned Dispensary

Kings House of Fire, co-founded by mother/son duo Joan...

Westchester’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Mount Vernon

Elevate Cannabis Dispensary, located at 127 S. Terrace Ave....

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Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal

A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said: “Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.” That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal with Netflix through its parent distribution network. At first glance, deals like this appear attractive. Large platforms offer guaranteed revenue, global distribution, and the prestige of being connected to one of the world's largest streaming services. For any show, especially one that has been on the air for years, securing a large contract can look like the logical next step. But media history shows that the biggest check is not always the best long-term strategy. The real issue is not just money but the lasting power of...

The Death of Black Owned Media: The Last Piece of Black Ownership at BET Is Gone

The recent buyout of Tyler Perry's ownership stake in BET+ by Paramount Skydance (formerly Paramount Global) is more than a routine corporate move—it's the end of the last direct...

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Escalation Isn’t New. It’s the Same Story, Told Louder By Larnez Kinsey

For families like mine, Puerto Rico is not a headline. It’s a grandmother’s voice that still lives in the ear. It’s land that remembers footsteps even...

Three Kings Day – When The Stars Find You

January 6, 2026. Early evening. And surprisingly warm, especially compared to the frigid stretch January had been putting us through. Not warm enough to...

Adriana Erin Rivera Shares Excerpt of Her Book “Paloma’s Song,” Dedicated to 1898 Conquest of Puerto Rico at MV Gallery

Adriana Erin Rivera, an award-winning New Jersey-raised author of Puerto Rican descent, shared excerpts of her first book published by the Smithsonian Institute, "Paloma's...

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The 19th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival

The 19th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival returned to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on March 7–8, 2026, with performances from Jhené...

From Worf’s Warrior Code to Feminized Klingons: The Changing Identity of the Klingons

For decades, the Klingons in Star Trek represented one of the most clearly defined warrior cultures in science fiction. Honor, lineage, loyalty, and courage were not...

BLACK WESTCHESTER PRESENTS PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS RADIO

PBP Radio Feb 1, 2025 – Faith, Protest & Future Of Our Youth

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....

PBP Radio Jan. 18, 2025

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....

PBP Radio Jan. 11, 2026 – ICE Shooting, ACA, White Plains New Police Commish, MV Comptroller Letter To BW

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....

PBP Radio Jan. 4, 2026 – When The System Turns on Us” Politics, Policing & Unanswered Deaths

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....
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BLACK WESTCHESTER PRESENTS ELEVATION NATION WITH TASHA YOUNG

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young, Monday, May 5, 2025 – The Hidden Messages in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

Welcome to Elevation Nation with Tasha Young, where insight...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday, March 31, 2025

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young With Special Guest Rev. Margaret Coleman

Welcome to the Monday, March 3rd episode of Black...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 17th

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 10th

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young With Special Guest Jamaal Bowman

Welcome to the Monday, February 3rd episode of Black...
MONEY MONDAYS- BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH

Money Mondays: Tamika Cunningham of TR Insurance Agency

On this episode of Money Mondays, Damon K. Jones...

How Real Estate is the Cornerstone of Black Wealth and Community Empowerment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw_S68SHX4E Welcome to Money Mondays with Damon K. Jones — your go-to...

The Future of Black Business in the AI Revolution

https://youtube.com/live/0A55fJS_HBU Join host Damon K. Jones for another insightful episode...

Owning a Home, the Gateway to Generational Wealth

https://www.youtube.com/live/lg3o64AjF3g On our premiere episode of Money Mondays, we tackle...

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Standing on Her Shoulders – The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Hazel Dukes

Honoring The Late Dr. Hazel Dukes: A Lifetime Fighting for Justice, A Legacy That Lives On Today, for Women's History Month, we celebrate Dr. Hazel...

The 19th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival

The 19th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival returned...

MaryAnn Carr – the first African American Town Supervisor in Westchester County

In a brief masked and socially distant ceremony, with immediate...

Mamdani’s Estate Tax Proposal Could Destroy Black Middle-Class Wealth in New York

And Why Too Many Black Leaders Refuse to Talk About It In politics, policies are often judged by their intentions. In economics, they are judged by their outcomes. That distinction matters when examining the estate tax proposal being pushed by Zohran Mamdani, which would dramatically lower the estate-tax exemption in New York from roughly $7 million to about $750,000 while raising the top rate as high as 50 percent. Supporters frame the proposal as a tax on the wealthy. But when viewed through the lens of economic reality,  the estate tax proposal could...

Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal

A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said: “Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.” That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including...

The Death of Black Owned Media: The Last Piece of Black Ownership at BET Is Gone

The recent buyout of Tyler Perry's ownership stake in BET+ by Paramount Skydance (formerly...

Security Questions Emerge After Police Kill Man Linked to Rep. Jasmine Crockett

A deadly police shooting in Dallas has raised new questions after authorities confirmed the man killed had previously worked security at events connected to U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett. The man, identified in reports as Mike King, was shot and killed by Dallas Police Department officers following a tense standoff earlier this week. While police say the shooting occurred after the suspect pointed a gun at officers, the revelation that he had previously worked security connected to a member of Congress has triggered scrutiny over vetting and security practices. What Happened According to police, officers were attempting to arrest King on a warrant related to impersonating a law enforcement officer. Authorities tracked him to a parking garage near Children’s Health Hospital in Dallas, where he barricaded himself inside a vehicle. A SWAT response team was called to the scene. After negotiations failed, officers deployed tear gas to force him out of the vehicle. Police say that when King exited the car, he emerged holding a firearm and pointed it toward officers. Officers opened fire.King was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident. A Security Contractor With Political Connections Investigators later confirmed that King had previously provided security services at events involving Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a first-term Democratic congresswoman representing parts of Dallas and surrounding areas. Reports indicate King operated a company that connected off-duty police officers with private security jobs, including political events. Campaign finance records and public documentation reportedly show payments for security services linked to Crockett’s events within the past year. There is currently no indication that Crockett or her office were aware of any criminal investigation involving King prior to the incident. Her office has not issued a formal statement about the situation as of this writing. Allegations of Police Impersonation The warrant that led police to King was connected to allegations that he had been impersonating a law enforcement officer. Investigators say he was suspected of using: A replica undercover police-style vehicle Stolen or altered license plates Multiple aliases Authorities are still investigating the full scope of those allegations. Questions About Security Vetting The incident has raised broader questions about how private security contractors are vetted for political events, particularly for elected officials who frequently rely on private firms rather than government protective services. Members of Congress typically do not receive full-time federal protection unless they hold leadership roles or face specific threats. As a result, many campaigns and offices hire private security contractors for events. The Dallas shooting has now sparked debate over whether additional background checks or licensing requirementsshould be implemented for individuals providing security for elected officials. The Larger Debate For critics, the situation highlights what they see as a growing problem with the loosely regulated private security industry. Others argue the focus should remain on the circumstances of the police encounter itself, noting that officers say the shooting occurred only after the suspect pointed a weapon at law enforcement during an active standoff. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. What is clear is that the case now sits at the intersection of law enforcement, political security, and public accountability—a combination that almost guarantees continued scrutiny in the days ahead.

Badge & Barrier Breakers: The Black Women Who Paved the Way in Westchester Law Enforcement.

Black women have played a vital role in shaping...

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