New Rochelle City Council Appoints New City Manager

City Council Selects Wilfredo Melendez, PE as new City...

Yonkers Mayor Spano & Yonkers Parks Dept. Rename Daylighting III Honoring Hispanic Heritage

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Yonkers Parks, Recreation &...

G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders

G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of...

Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems...

Maya Wiley Comes To Westchester

Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary...

Dear America, A Letter from Black Women: A Film That Demands Our Attention

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, I attended the screening...

Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business

MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the...

Former Children’s Village Counselor Convicted Of Rape Of A Teen

The conduct occurred at the Dobbs Ferry Children’s Village...

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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...

New Rochelle City Council Appoints New City Manager

City Council Selects Wilfredo Melendez, PE as new City Manager The New Rochelle City Council announced Wednesday night their unanimous selection of Wilfredo Melendez, PE...

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...

Election 2024: What You Need To Know

ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5, 2024!Don’t forget to register to vote! The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Hours: 6 AM – 9...

Peekskill Civil Rights Icon Darrel Davis Endorses Republican Mike Lawler Over Democrat Mondaire Jones in Congressional Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3T7Pn0KoAk Peekskill, New York's lifelong civil rights activist Darrel Davis recently made headlines for a significant decision supporting Republican Congressman Mike Lawler over Democrat Mondaire...

The 2024 Presidential Race and the Continued emasculation of Black Men

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, we’re witnessing a troubling trend in how liberal media and political figures portray Black men. Across the...

The Democratic Party and Black Male Voters: A Call for Genuine Advocacy Over Empty Promises

As the Democratic Party seeks to maintain its historical support among Black voters, it faces a growing challenge: the disillusionment of Black men. This...

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,...

Congressional 17 District Race Up For Grabs According To Recent Poll

New Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill surveys of New York’s 17th and 18th congressional districts find close elections for the two US House seats. In...

Leading Civil Rights Group Stands With Lawler

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has been facing backlash for an alleged blackface incident and for allegedly sidestepping opportunities to condemn racist language in public settings, POLITICO...

NAACP Statement Regarding Republican Senator Mike Lawler

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has at least twice in the past month been accused of missing or sidestepping opportunities to condemn racist language in public settings,...

Former County Legislator Damon Maher’s Response to Latitia James’ Decision In The Police Shooting Of Jarrel Garris

My thoughts so far: Leaving aside for now the AG’s debatable conclusion that no successful homicide case of any kind could be brought before a...

Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels Celebrates 32nd Birthday

Close to 100 individuals came from all over the county to El Patio (159 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon), Thursday evening to celebrate the 32nd...

Westchester-Putnam Working Families Party Chapter Now Led by Two People of Color By Jennifer Cabrera & Noah Gitta

In a historic first, the Westchester-Putnam Chapter of the Working Families Party is now led by two people of color: Chair Jennifer Cabrera, of...

Mamaroneck Mayor Sharon Torres Exposes Alleged Corruption in WESTHAB Housing Project, Shaking Westchester County Village

https://youtu.be/8NALj-n11VU?si=SQbehosKQLlza1pA At a recent village board meeting, Mamaroneck Mayor Sharon Torres ignited intense debate over the proposed Hunter Tier lot affordable housing development, raising serious...

Former Westchester County Legislator Herman Keith Passes Away at 88

With profound sorrow and deep respect, we announce the passing of the Honorable Herman Keith, former County Legislator and trailblazer, on June 22, 2024....

Jewish Voters Surge while Black Leadership Remains Silent and Turnout Plummets

Recent elections in New York's Westchester County have highlighted a stark contrast in voter engagement: while Black communities see alarmingly low turnout, other groups...

Dollars vs. Democracy: How Financial Disparities Threaten Black Political Power in Westchester

Mount Vernon, the beating heart of Black Westchester, stands at a critical crossroads. With Blacks comprising 80% of its population, this city has long...

Cacace Wins Westchester Democratic Primary

Retired judge Susan Cacace won the Democratic primary for Westchester district attorney Tuesday night defeating Civil Rights Attorney William O. Wagstaff. She served 19...

How White Supremacy Triumphed in Westchester’s Congressional Race as Black Leaders Stood By

The recent congressional race for District 16, between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer, has set new precedents in campaign financing. AIPAC and...

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