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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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    Why Black Men Die Too Young: The Silent Health Crisis

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    What Sticking to the Basics Can Teach You About Youth Health

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    RFK Jr.’s Fight Against Food Dyes: What It Means for Black Communities

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    The Quiet Crisis: Black Masculinity Is Being Eroded—and We’re Letting It Happen

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    Why Black Mothers Need Better Maternal and Infant Care Access

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    Brenda L. Crump On Importance Of Serving Healthier Food At Events In Our Community

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    In Search of the Sweet Spot: Digital Mental Health and Communities of Color By Sonia Banks, Ph.D.

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    Why Health Care Gaps for Black Americans Are Worsening By Gaurav Gupta

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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...

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    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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