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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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    Erica Peterson Announces Candidacy for Mount Vernon City School District Board of Trustees

    Mount Vernon High School Parent Teacher Association President Erica Peterson contacted Black Westchester to...

    Matt Evans Attempts To Make History As Elmsford’s First Black Mayor

    BLACK WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE ENDORSES MATT EVANS FOR VILLAGE OF ELMSFORD MAYOR. Fourth-generation Elmsforddian and current...

    Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee Held Convention & The Nominees Are…

    The Mount Vernon City Democratic Committee held their nominations for the 2025 Election on...

    Black History During Black History Month By Paul Presendieu

    In a historic milestone during Black History Month, Ken Jenkins was elected on Tuesday,...

    County Exec Ken Jenkins Wins Special Election

    Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins defeated Republican Christine Sculti in a special election on...

    Alberto Velazquez Secures Democratic Party Nomination For Yonkers City Council District 2

    President of CSEA Unit 9169, Alberto Velazquez, has officially and unanimously secured the nomination...

    Mike Khader Announces Candidacy to Return as Yonkers City Council President

    On Thursday, Mike Khader, former Yonkers City Council President and proud Democrat, announced his...

    Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Endorses CE Ken Jenkins in Upcoming Special Election

    On Thursday, January 30th, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced his endorsement of County Executive Ken Jenkins...

    Westchester County Executive Special Election

    On February 11, 2025, a Special Election will be held in Westchester County to...

    Cynthia Turnquest-Jones Officially Announces Her Candidacy For MV City Council

    The latest candidate to announce their candidacy Cynthia Turnquest-Jones. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, local...

    Nicholas Mastrogiorgio Announces His Candidacy For Mount Vernon City Council

    The race for Mount Vernon council is getting more crowded by the day. The...

    Councilwoman Danielle Browne Announced Candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge

    Councilwoman Danielle Browne announced her candidacy for City Court Judge in Mount Vernon, on...

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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...