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    The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

    More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about Historically Black Colleges and Universities because I knew firsthand what an HBCU could do for a young Black student. I was 19 years old and attending Claflin University when I began...

    What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

    https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman. Publisher Damon K. Jones goes beyond the usual political talking points to ask Blakeman direct questions about the issues affecting...
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    Yonkers Mayor Spano and County Executive Jenkins Rally Support for Frank Jereis

    Momentum continues to build in the race for the 90th Assembly District as Yonkers...

    Barry McGoey Announces Candidacy for Greenburgh Town Supervisor

    (Greenburgh, NY) – Barry McGoey, a longtime Greenburgh resident, attorney, and public servant, has announced...

    Some People Campaign. Others Maintain the Community.

    I walked into the Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins' Annual Open House at 28 Wells Avenue,...

    Wilson Terrero Announces His Candidacy For County Legislator (17th District)

    Wilson Terrero officially launched his campaign for Westchester County Legislator for the 17th District on the...

    District Leader Expresses ‘Deep Concern About Thomas Meier’s aggressive conduct’ at WCDC Meeting

    Eastchester District Leader Maritza Fasack, who is the CEO of Women United of Westchester...

    Anthony Nicodemo Announces Candidacy for Westchester County Legislature

    Anthony Nicodemo, a longtime educator, union leader, and community advocate, announced his candidacy for...

    When Even a Black-Led City Government Fails a Black Police Officer: How §207-c Is Weaponized by Mike Hannon

    By Michael Hannon, Retired White Plains Police Officer New York General Municipal Law § 207-c...

    What Progress Actually Looks Like in Mount Vernon — A Closer Look at the Outcomes Under Comptroller Morton

    Following recent public discussion about Mount Vernon’s finances, City Comptroller Darren M. Morton submitted a January...

    Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn In as Westchester County Executive, Marking Historic Firsts for County and State

    Purchase, NY — Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration...

    Why Westchester Won’t Follow Albany Off the Cliff

    The recent Westchester County budget tells a story far more honest than the slogans...

    BOL Honors Two Outgoing Legislators With Distinguished Service Award

    BOARD HONORS LEGISLATORS BOYKIN AND PARKER WITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AT FINAL 2025 MEETING Both...

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    The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

    More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about...

    What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

    https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with...

    If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

    More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures...

    “Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

    Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in...

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    “Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

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    THE WARNING BLACK AMERICA IGNORED: HOW THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND INTEGRATION FAILED TO DELIVER ECONOMIC FREEDOM

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    Skipper Detained After Altercation With Opponent’s Mother at Yonkers Candidates Night

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    KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

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