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Black Westchester Magazine Is Back — The November 2026 E Edition Is Here

The print tradition is back — digitally. Black Westchester Magazine's November 2026 E Edition is here: 62 pages of news, politics, health, faith, sports and community — free to read online, page by page, just like turning a real newspaper. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Centerfold: Kisha Skipper's...
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Westchester Community Health Center To Honor Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Regginald Jordan at 2026 Annual Gala

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) will host its 2026 Annual Gala, “Inspiring Hope for a Healthy Community,” on Thursday, December 10, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The annual fundraiser celebrates community...
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Baby & Slim: 2 Female Rappers Keep Yonkers Moving Forward

While much of the conversation surrounding rap focuses on the industry's biggest stars, two...
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Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting on E. First Street in Mount Vernon [Updated]

Mount Vernon Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting That Left Two Injured ***** Updated 4 PM...
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Mount Vernon’s Let Your Colors Shine Pride Celebration By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau hosted its...
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Black Boys in Class — The Struggle to Succeed in 2026 By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

In 2026, the American classroom looks very different from the one many adults remember....
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Women’s History Month Must Include Black LBTQ+ Women By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

In 2026, we celebrate progress — but we must also confront omission. This Women’s...
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Strong Island, Still Standing: The Return Of A Pioneer By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

In an era where cultural memory is often reduced to fleeting digital moments, a...
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MV NAACP Celebrates CE Ken Jenkins At Black History Program By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

The Mount Vernon Branch of the NAACP brought together elected officials, community members, leaders,...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Voice of a People, Dies at 84 By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a towering voice in the struggle for Black freedom, dignity,...
Editorials

Why Black Men Are Remaining Rare in America’s Classrooms By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

Across the United States, Black men remain one of the most underrepresented groups in...
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Malcolm X’s Family in Mount Vernon, NY

When the story of Malcolm X, also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz—is told, it...
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Slaves Fought Back Even If It Killed Them By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

When most Americans think about slavery, the story is often told as one of...
Editorials

Only Christopher We Acknowledge Is Wallace

For generations, students across the United States were taught a simple story: Christopher Columbus...
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BW NEWSPAPER

Black Westchester Magazine Is Back — The November 2026 E Edition Is Here

The print tradition is back — digitally. Black Westchester Magazine's November 2026 E Edition is...
BW News

Westchester Community Health Center To Honor Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Regginald Jordan at 2026 Annual Gala

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) will host its 2026 Annual...
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Filmmaker Wilfred La Salle on “The Veteran” — A Black Veteran’s Story

Black Westchester's Damon K. Jones sits down with Mount Vernon filmmaker Wilfred "Will" La...
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Medicare for All: What Does Black America Really Gain While Our Tax Dollars Expand Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants?

There is something about the Medicare for All conversation that I believe Black America...
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