From The Publisher's Desk
Is DSA Policy Good for Black America? Ownership, Not Assistance, Is What Actually Built Black Wealth
There's a pattern in American politics where a movement adopts the language of racial justice and assumes that settles the question of whether its...
Is the March on Washington Defending Black Voters — or the Democratic Party?
On August 28, 2026, Rev. Al Sharpton will lead thousands to the National Mall for the “March on Washington: Defend the Vote,” marking the...
From “Keep the Faith, Baby” to the Coalition: What Harlem Lost
There is a boulevard in Harlem named for a man who once told the House of Representatives he would rather be censured than silent....
Federal Referral Alleges an Interconnected Political and Development System in Mount Vernon, With Kenneth Plummer at Its Center
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A federal investigative referral submitted to the Mount Vernon City Council by Samuel L. Rivers, to be sent to the United States Attorney for...
Black America’s Fears Have Become Bigger Than Our Ancestors’ Dream
Every generation inherits more than its history—it inherits a responsibility. For Black Americans, that responsibility is to honor the dreams our ancestors left us....
The Fourteenth Amendment Deserves an Honest Debate: Was Justice Clarence Thomas Wrong to Raise the Question?
The debate over birthright citizenship has grown so toxic that many refuse to ask the most basic question: What did the Fourteenth Amendment actually...
Veteran Action Now to Hold July 4 Press Conference Condemning Darializa Avila Chevalier’s Remarks About Veterans
BRONX, N.Y. — Veteran Action Now is calling on veterans, military families, community leaders, and supporters to stand in solidarity with those who have served...
BLACK AMERICA: If You Hate Trump, Why Celebrate BET?
For years, we have watched friendships dissolve, careers collapse, and businesses face boycotts simply because individuals supported Donald Trump or dared to vote Republican....
Paul Feiner’s Secret Sauce: How He Beat the Democratic Machine Again!
Every election tells a story. Sometimes the story is about money. Sometimes it is about endorsements. Sometimes it is about ideology. But every so...
LETITIA JAMES’ DSA HYPOCRISY: ESTABLISHMENT DEMOCRATS REAP WHAT THEY SOW
According to THE HILL, New York Attorney General Letitia James is now sounding the alarm about the very progressive forces reshaping the Democratic Party...
Stop the Narrative: Black New York Politicians Don’t Have the Answers for the South
I have great respect for Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and his devotion to advocacy. However, I must publicly disagree with the narrative he and...
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,...
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...
The Dangers of New York Democratic Policies: The Attack on the Conventional Family
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One of the most important questions in public policy is not whether a proposal sounds compassionate, inclusive, or progressive. The more important question is...
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...
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...
We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History
Recently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a statement claiming that Black Americans “created democracy” in America. The comment immediately gained attention because it reflects something deeper...
Budget Deal or Budget Drama? Albany Sends Mixed Messages While New Yorkers Pay the Price
For millions of New Yorkers already struggling under high taxes, rising utility bills, unaffordable housing, and economic uncertainty, the latest confusion coming out of...
