Dennis Richmond Jr

EL SALVADOR VS. HAITI’S GANGS: WILL BUKELE BRING HIS WAR ON GANGS TO HAITI?

Haiti has fought for stability for years, but a new confrontation could change the course of its security crisis. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, known internationally for his aggressive campaign against violent gangs, has announced a military rescue operation after four Salvadoran military personnel...

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 Black Caucus, Belafonte challenged the Democratic Party, questioned the direction of the civil rights movement, and recalled a troubling conversation...
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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Only Christopher We Acknowledge Is Wallace

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

How Black Children Are Faring in Reading By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

Over the past three years, Black boys in New York have continued to face...

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EL SALVADOR VS. HAITI’S GANGS: WILL BUKELE BRING HIS WAR ON GANGS TO HAITI?

Haiti has fought for stability for years, but a new confrontation could change the...

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...

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

YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County Legislator candidate Kisha D. Skipper was detained by YPD...

KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still...