Whiteness Is a Powerful Drug By Tasha Young
There’s a recurring moment I’ve witnessed — in progressive spaces, policy discussions, even among those who call themselves allies. It’s this quiet, confused heartbreak...
Faith and Activism: A Legacy of Strength in the African American Community
In the African American experience, activism and faith have been intertwined for generations. The Black church and religious leaders have been essential in influencing...
Exploring The Intersection of Activism & Hip-Hop Going Into The Future – We Gonna Be Alright
Hip-Hop has always been more than just music. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has served as a powerful voice for marginalized communities,...
Empowerment and Advocacy: Strategies For African Americans In Response to Policy and Rhetoric During The Trump Administration
During President Trump's administration, African-Americans faced a variety of compound challenges, including policies and rhetoric that often denied civil rights progress. To combat these...
Trump Is Dismantling the Department of Education: What Trump’s Education Move Means for Black America
On March 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. To some, this may...
The Times are Not “Uncertain”
It’s time for us to stop calling these “uncertain times.”
In truth, we can all be “certain” we know exactly what we are up against....
The Youth Is Outta Control: But I Ask You Who’s Failing Who???
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age. I missed...
The Unjust Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: A Reflection of Systemic Suppression and Its Ties to Black Liberation by Haley Pilgrim
The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American graduate student at Columbia University, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was not an isolated incident....
Governor Hochul’s Reckless Firing of 2,000 Correction Officers Endangers Public Safety
Albany’s decision to fire over 2,000 correction officers in response to a prolonged strike is a shortsighted and reckless move that will have dire...
Civility Should Not Silence Accountability By dr. haley pilgrim
Black resistance is an integral part of US history. Black people have an extensive history of fighting against systems of white supremacy. Representative Al...
Jordan Mendez, 16-Year-Old Yonkers Activist Expresses Concerns About Recent Acts Of Violence
Yonkers has undergone its third shooting in three days. Weeks before that, relatively close to where I live, there was a stabbing inside a...
California’s AB 1333: Protecting Intruders, Endangering Homeowners and Families
Imagine this: you hear a crash downstairs in the middle of the night, and your heart races as you realize someone has broken into...
The War on Drugs: Fifty Years Later
The War on Drugs was introduced to us by President Richard Nixon in 1971 and was carried out even further by President Ronald Reagan....
Policing Has Failed the Black Community: A Call for a Public Safety Mindset Change in 2025
For decades, the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement has been fraught with tension, mistrust, and systemic inequities. Despite numerous reform efforts,...
Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Cartels: A Game Changer for Law Enforcement or a New Set of Challenges?
On January 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating certain international drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially...
Can Black Conservatism Mean Safe, Thriving Communities?
Maybe it's time for Black people to prioritize policy over party. I know for many, this might sound radical, even wild. But for decades,...
Accountability Must Match the Rhetoric in Mount Vernon
The recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) paints a disturbing picture of systemic abuses, unconstitutional policing,...
Stephen A. Smith’s Reflections on Black Conservatism and Black Political Polarization
Stephen A. Smith, a renowned sports commentator and cultural critic, recently delivered a thought-provoking monologue on the complex dynamics surrounding Black conservatives in the...
Justice, Perception, and the Law in the Case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely
The trial of Daniel Penny has reignited fierce debates on the intersections of law, race, and accountability. Penny, a white former Marine, placed Jordan...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
