914 Spotlight
Saying Farewell To A Westchester Arts Icon – Paul Kwame Johnson
On February 15th, friends and family gathered at Sarah Lawrence College to celebrate Black History Month and pay tribute to actor, director, and Westchester...
Unsung Heroes – Kim Knotts
From time to time, Black Westchester celebrates unsung heroes in the community. An "unsung hero" is someone who performs heroic acts or makes significant contributions,...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Joanne Dunn Makes History As First Female Executive Director of Youth Shelter of Westchester
Located in Mount Vernon, NY, Joanne Dunn is the first woman to lead the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) since its incorporation in...
Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Alice E. Roker
Alice Elizabeth Roker was a trailblazing figure and cherished member of the Yorktown Heights community. She passed away on February 10, 2025. Born on...
Remembering Roger Rice
James Roger Rice, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and man of deep faith, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2025,...
Black History During Black History Month By Paul Presendieu
In a historic milestone during Black History Month, Ken Jenkins was elected on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, as Westchester County's first Black County Executive.
This...
G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders
G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders 2024 in the October 21 issue. Explaining the selection process, Crain’s editors...
Remembering Omar Kharem
Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’oon. ‘Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we are returning’. .
Omar Abdul Kharem returned to the Creator on...
City Of Mount Vernon & MVCDS Honors Olympic Gold Medalist Rai Benjamin
Crowds of cheering students and fans lined the streets and schools of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, as the city and school...
Yocasta Jimenez – The Hip-Hop Therapist
I first met Yocasta Jimemez, KMSW (better known in the community as Yogi) when she put together a Small Business Pop-Up Shop in the...
Remembering Lola Daniels Hunter
Lola Daniels Hunter of Elmsford, who spent decades working toward helping the less fortunate through various organizations and churches is being remembered for her...
Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Leads Senate Confirmation Of Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden as New Commissioner of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS).
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Leads Senate Confirmation of Westchester County Youth Bureau Director as NYS OCFS Commissioner
Under the leadership of Majority Leader Andrea...
A Letter to Sickle Cell by Valerie Matthe
F youYou make my life a living hellI hate youBut thank youYou taught me some important lessonsBut I still hate youI don’t know what...
Black Westchester Continues To Celebrate Black Women Of Westchester
Last year we released the book, “Black Westchester Celebrates Black Women of Westchester,” celebrating the achievements of African American Women in Westchester County. Since...
Governor Hochul Nominates Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden to Serve as Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services
Governor Nominates Nonprofit and Community Leader with Decades of Experience Supporting Youth and Families
Dr. Harris-Madden Currently Serves as Executive Director of the Westchester County...
We Got Our Own Thang – The Journalist Sin-Seer Interview
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Journalist Sin-Seer about my new book, 'We Got Our Own Thang - A Look At...
Denzel Washington School of the Arts Student Kaitlyn Smith Continues To Bring Unity into the Community
Kaitlyn Leslie Smith, a sophomore at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, has helped create unity in the community through her organization, Kaitlyn Cares,...
We Got Our Own Thang: A Look At Hip-Hop From The 914 [My New Book]
Finally, my new book, "We Got Our Own Thang: A Look At Hip-Hop From The 914," is officially out in time for the holidays....
America’s First Black Soap Opera Star Ellen Holly Dies At 92
Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, died in her sleep Wednesday, December 6th at Calvary Hospital...
Priscilla Edmunds’ 100 Birthday Celebration
“People want to know my secret; you have to have a relationship with Godand pray through it all,” Priscilla Edmunds shared with the crowd.
Over...
