From The Publisher's Desk
A Clear Mandate: Ignoring Voter Priorities Will Cost Democrats the Future
Former President Donald Trump returned to the White House after a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, securing both the electoral college and...
Black Leadership Must Tell the Truth: Why the President Cannot Unilaterally Grant Police Officers Qualified Immunity
As a 33-year law enforcement veteran and a dedicated advocate for police reform and accountability, I know firsthand how urgently our justice system needs...
The Election Won’t Save Us: Why Black Prosperity Depends on Economic Unity, Not Political Heroes
As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump gear up for another historic election, many in Black America find themselves in a...
The Street Ninja: Black America’s Frankenstein: A Cultural Metaphor for Our Times
In Mary Shelley's classic novel, a creature is assembled from disparate parts, given life through unnatural means, and ultimately turns destructive to society and...
God’s Chaos Theory: Why America’s Political Crisis Might Be Part of a Divine Plan
From Biblical Patterns to Modern Politics: Finding Purpose in the Disorder of 2024
As America grapples with unprecedented social upheaval, such as the Black Lives...
The Case for Reparations: Addressing Centuries of Injustice Against Black Americans
The debate over reparations for Black Americans has gained increasing prominence in recent years as the nation continues to grapple with its long history...
PBP Radio Special Edition – Harris’ Plan for Black Men: Will It Be Enough to Secure Their Votes?
From The Publisher's Desk With Damon K. Jones
In this insightful video, Damon K. Jones, Publisher of Black Westchester, offers a critical analysis of Vice...
The Misguided Myth of Black Male Defection—and Why Democrats Must Start Listening to Black Men
In recent years, a narrative has emerged suggesting that Black male voters are abandoning the Democratic Party in favor of the GOP. This storyline,...
Obama’s Challenge Misses the Mark: Black Men Want Substance, Not Guilt or Shame
As a Black man, I'm deeply troubled by former President Obama's recent comments suggesting that Black men lack enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris...
The Ta-Nehisi Effect: Coates, CBS, and the Clash Over Black Voices on Palestine
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The recent interview between Ta-Nehisi Coates and CBS Mornings anchor Tony Dokoupil has sparked an essential conversation about whether Black voices have the right...
Beyond Symbolic Change: Why the George Floyd Act Falls Short in Transforming Community Policing
The Urgent Need for Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death in May 2020, the nation erupted in calls for justice and...
Black People Know White Supremacy and Oppression: The Black Power Movement and Palestine
As I stated in my letter to the Westchester Black Pasters, we must stand on the tenets of our faith and historical struggle and...
It’s Time To Rethink How We Appoint Independent Prosecutors For Police Shootings
In recent years, high-profile police shootings have shaken public confidence in the ability of our justice system to hold law enforcement accountable. The issue...
The Urgent Need for Accountability: New Rochelle Must Fire Detective Conn and Reform Its Police Practices After the Shooting of Mr. Garris
The recent report from the New York State Attorney General Tish James (see below), Office of Special Investigation (OSI) sheds critical light on the...
My $64,000 Nightmare: racial bias, disrespectful service, and fraud at the Marriot Opus Hotel in White Plains
As a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate, and a four-time honoree on City and State Magazine's prestigious Power...
Skilled Trades: A Promising Path for Black Youth and Community Prosperity
In the face of America's growing skilled labor shortage, an often overlooked opportunity for economic advancement is emerging—one that could particularly benefit Black youth...
Silencing Dissent: Are Anti-War Protesters’ Free Speech Rights Under Attack on College Campuses?
In recent weeks, students at colleges across the country have been holding protests and demonstrations against U.S. involvement in the ongoing war. These protests...
Controversial Real Estate Sale: West Bank Land Illegally Sold Exclusively to Jewish Buyers in Westchester, Sparks Outrage
A groundswell of dissent is brewing in Westchester County as a coalition of ethnic and religious organizations has taken on a disturbing trend: the...
Westchester Black Church’s Moral Imperative: Speaking Truth to Power, Condemning Violence and Oppression in Palestine
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, where both Christian churches and mosques are being bombed, and over 30,000 civilian lives have been...
The Truth Black Families Are Owed: 50 Years of the Black Family Crisis, but Nobody Wants to Admit it.
In 1965, a controversial report warned of a growing crisis in Black families that would hinder racial equality. The so-called Moynihan Report sparked an...
