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 6th Annual “Let Your Colors Shine” Pride Celebration at City...
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. Screens glow where notebooks used to sit. Artificial intelligence helps...
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 History Month, as institutions post polished tributes and curated timelines,...
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 recent gathering, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Long Island...
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, and residents, including NAACP Regional Director for the Mid-Hudson/Westchester region,...
