Black Westchester Editorial: It Is Not The Critic Who Counts — A Message To The Anonymous Keyboard Warriors!
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds...
On Juneteenth, Community Leaders Confront Men’s Mental Health Crisis at Macedonia Baptist Church
Forum Encourages Men to Break the Silence and Seek Healing
MOUNT VERNON, NY — While much of the nation celebrated Juneteenth by reflecting on freedom,...
The Importance of Juneteenth in Westchester County
Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom; it is a reminder of the long struggle for justice, equality, and self-determination that continues to...
LTTE: My Thoughts On Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race by Former Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville
I am a former eight-term (two years each) Town of Greenburgh elected official. During my fifteen-year tenure as Greenburgh Town Clerk, I served as a...
WILL NEW YORK RUN OUT OF ENERGY? NYISO’S WARNING SHOULD CONCERN EVERY NEW YORKER
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the organization responsible for managing New York's electric grid, recently issued a warning that should concern every...
If the Mayor Is Going to Influence the Schools, Should We Make It Official? By Samuel L. Rivers
The recent school budget vote has reignited a conversation that many in Mount Vernon have quietly discussed for years.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard publicly supported the...
Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero
As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the last few years working with residents from every corner of our town. I have listened...
LTTE: Affordable Housing Strategy – Just One Reason I’m Supporting Barry McGoey for Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Dear Friends,
Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh faces an urgent and growing need for affordable housing. Barry McGoey, Democratic candidate for Town...
LTTE: Former Councilman Ken Jones on the Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race
Dear Editor and Greenburgh Voters,
I am a former three-term Greenburgh Town Councilman, current Fairview District Leader, and Chairman of the Greenburgh Housing Authority Board.
One of...
A Free Press Under Pressure: Why Independent Journalism Matters More Than Ever
The Importance Of Independent Black Media In Divided Times: Why The Attack On Media Should Concern Black Communities
"There is no more essential ingredient than...
The Dangers of New York Democratic Policies: The Attack on the Conventional Family
https://youtu.be/qGBKqhn6L2g
One of the most important questions in public policy is not whether a proposal sounds compassionate, inclusive, or progressive. The more important question is...
Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown
Early voting starts June 13. Primary day is June 23. And right now, neither candidate for Greenburgh Town Supervisor has presented a specific, written,...
Op/Ed: Mount Vernon, I need you to hear me by MVCSD Superintendent Dr. Demario A. Strickland
On June 16th, our community returns to the polls for a budget revote. I am not here to tell you how to cast your...
If the Moon Can Move Oceans, Why Is It So Crazy to Ask Whether the Stars Matter?
Before you say,
“I don’t believe in astrology,”
let’s talk about something deeper.
Not belief.
Influence.
Place a magnet in front of a refrigerator.
You can watch it move.
You can...
Equal Value Doesn’t Mean Equal Vantage Point
The Conversation Nobody Wants Until They Need It
Neuroscientists estimate that the human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons, each shaped by a lifetime of...
New York’s Housing Reforms May Create More Housing. But Will They Create More Homeowners?
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York lawmakers are promoting a series of housing reforms designed to address the state's housing crisis. The goal is...
WARNING TO BLACK AMERICA: Why Are the NAACP and CBC Asking Children to Pay for Adult Failures?
The NAACP's recently announced "Out of Bounds" campaign, supported by members of the Congressional Black Caucus, raises a question that Black America should not...
Democrats Fought Trump on SALT. Now Albany Wants to Do the Same Thing.
Let me say at the outset that I am not someone who reflexively opposes new revenue. New York has real needs. The subway needs...
Saving Justice: From Reparations to Racial Equity, the Movement Grows by Dr. James Fairbanks
The Resistance Continues: From Harlem to the United Nations: The Expanding Fight for Justice
The Good News is that the Resistance of the No Kings...
Black Voters, Blue States, and the Coming Power Shift Black America Must Prepare For
For years, Americans have been told that gerrymandering is one of the greatest threats to democracy. Democrats accused Republicans of rigging congressional maps in...
