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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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    The Mortgage, the Money, and the Silence: New Documents Raise Questions About Kenny Plummer’s Political Influence and Financial Ties

    As Kenny Plummer continues to assert political influence in Mount Vernon—promoting candidates, guiding campaign...

    BOE Commissioner Set Record Straight On Accusations Of Ignoring Complaints About Kenneth Plummers Residency

    On June 17th, Black Westchester Publisher, "Two separate complaints—one dated February 28, 2025, and another...

    Fleetwood Citizen Society Mount Vernon City Court Judge Candidate Forum

    The Fleetwood Citizen Society (FCS) in collaboration with the Chester Hill Neighbors Association and...

    Fleetwood Citizens Society Mount Vernon Comptroller Debate

    The Fleetwood Citizen Society (FCS), in collaboration with the Chester Hill Neighbors Association and...

    Fleetwood Citizen Society MV City Council Debate at the Portuguese American Club

    The Fleetwood Citizen Society (FCS) in collaboration with the Chester Hill Neighbors Association and...

    What Is the Democratic Party Hiding? Kenny Plummer Case Ignored Despite Evidence and Legal Precedent

    Mount Vernon, NY — Mount Vernon Democratic District Leader Kenny Plummer is facing mounting...

    Kenny Plummer Faces Ethics, Fraud Allegations, Developer Money, False Address Spark Inquiry

    https://youtu.be/3ySm2dJ0Gok Formal letters have been sent to the Westchester County Board of Elections, the Westchester...

    2025 WESTCHESTER UNOFFICIAL PRIMARY CANDIDATE LIST

    The 2025 Primary Election is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Early voting for the Primary...

    2025 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS

    Early Voting in Westchester County will begin before the June 24th Federal/State/Local Primary Election....

    Developer Dollars, Ugly Buildings, and a Bought Ballot Line — What Rise Up Mount Vernon Represents

    https://youtu.be/ifKdJJ49XT8 The Rise Up Mount Vernon PAC is no longer just a political curiosity—it’s a...

    Black Westchester’s Mt. Vernon City Court Judge Candidate Forum

    Black Westchester presents People Before Politics Radio special Virtual Judicial Candidate Forum. Listen directly...

    When Developers Fund Democracy: The Political Reach of Rella Fogliano’s Donations in Westchester County

    This article is a follow-up to our investigation into the Rise Up Mount Vernon...

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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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    Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

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

    https://youtu.be/sZ9FlpRlC8M In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...

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

    Originally published October 21, 2026. Updated Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:56 p.m. to include a statement from the YPD. YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County...

    KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

    I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still being pulled into a campaign I left behind? Imagine getting up...