New York Declares State of Emergency on SNAP Benefits — Black New Yorkers Face the Hardest Hit
In October 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency as the federal government announced it would not release November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Jack and Jill Teens Shine at National Security Forum Highlighting Black Leadership and Civic Engagement
The Westchester County and Rockland-Orange Chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, hosted an inspiring National Security Forum focused on the rising leadership, civic engagement, and national...
Pace University Dedicates Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Social Justice Reading Room
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White Plains, NY — During Social Justice Week at Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, community leaders, lawmakers, faculty, students, and advocates gathered for a historic...
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Exposes Hidden Health Risks for Black Families Living in Westchester’s Aging Buildings
Westchester County is currently in the midst of a pressing public health crisis that is particularly impactful for many working-class and Black residents. With...
Trump–Xi Trade Deal: A Global Win That Misses Black America
President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping have finalized a one-year trade deal designed to stabilize global markets. The agreement reduces tariffs on...
