Mayor Spano & City Of Yonkers Announce Termination Of DOJ Monitoring Of YPD

Investigation of Yonkers Police Dept. Practices Began in 2007 Mayor...

Why Westchester County Can’t Attract Black Male Teachers

Westchester County, New York, is celebrated for its diversity...

Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education: A Path to Equity in Special Education at SWBOCES

Special Education leader provides guidance, expertise in key area...

Finding the Right Fit: A Parent’s Journey Through the Yonkers Public School Expo

Parenting is hard—especially when it comes to picking the...

Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Listening Circle at GPL

Greenburgh Public Library and The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project...

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...

Culture & Community

Hochul’s Migrant Response Faces Potential Clash with Trump’s Deportation Plans as Trump’s Border Tsar Threatens Funding Cuts

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's $2.4 billion humanitarian response to the migrant crisis could face a direct challenge from the incoming Trump administration, as...

The Hidden Cost of War: Black Lives on the Front Lines

When Americans cheer for war from the safety of their living rooms, they rarely see the faces of those who will actually do the...

If You Can Be President With Felonies, Why Can’t Everyone Have a Fair Shot

Donald Trump’s recent election to the presidency despite facing 35 felony charges has left many outraged, confused, and frustrated. But instead of directing our...

MSNBC Under Corporate Restructuring Amid Declining Ratings, Political Backlash, and Rise of Streaming Rivals

In a bold move reflecting the seismic shifts in the media industry, Comcast has announced plans to spin off MSNBC and several other cable...

The True Meaning of Woke: A Lifeline for Black Survival, Not a Liberal Buzzword

For over three decades, I have fought for freedom, justice, and equality for Black people. This struggle has been deeply personal, grounded in the...

Joshua’s Courage, Abraham’s Protection, Solomon’s Wisdom: Reclaiming Black Male Purpose in 2025

Many focus on Project 2025 and what it will do to us. We must remember that the scriptures have already given us a divine...

From Feminism to Family Values: How White Women Left Black Women Behind

The feminist movement in the United States has always been a complex tapestry woven with competing priorities, intersecting identities, and shifting allegiances. White women,...

Is Pharaoh letting Black People go? Embracing True Independence for the Black Community

When Moses stood before Pharaoh demanding the freedom of his people, he wasn't there to negotiate for better conditions or gain a place at...

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...

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...

The Forgotten Face of God: Unveiling the Power of a Black Jesus to Black Men in Modern America

"Representation isn't just about seeing yourself on a screen. It's about seeing yourself in the divine."  These words, spoken by theologian Dr. James Cone, encapsulate...

Black Westchester Magazine Announces Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards in Westchester County

Westchester County, NY – Black Westchester Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever 40 Under 40 Awards, celebrating the young, dynamic...

Call To Action From A Former Foster Youth For May, “National Foster Care Awareness Month” By Tanya Cooper

National Foster Care Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. Each May, we take time to raise awareness of issues related to foster...

Racism By Zip Code: Peekskill’s Toxic Waste Dump Exposes Environmental Racism

Championing Clean Air in Westchester County: Dr. Courtney Williams Leads the Charge Against Waste Incineration in Peekskill Dr. Courtney M. Williams, Co-Founder of Westchester Alliance...

Environmental Leaders of Color Community Programs

Don’t Strain Your Drain Campaign On the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Diana Williams and Marvin Church convened community activists and business leaders to...

Westchester’s Shameful Silence: Elected Officials Fail Muslim Community Amid Surge in Hate Crimes

As Westchester confronts an alarming rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes, our county government must take a more proactive and unequivocal stance against Islamophobia. The...

My First “ism” Lecture: Introduction on Colorism by Granny: The awareness that was pivotal in my life By Sharman Rae Sampson-McMillan, LCSW-R

Growing up in Trinidad in the early 1960's, remembering and reflecting being just about six (6)or seven (7) years old and thrusted with an...

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