From The Publisher's Desk
Institutions vs. Illusions: Trump’s Order, New York’s Mental Health Failure, and the Cost to Black Communities
Compassion without results is not compassion. It is waste. And nowhere is that waste clearer than in New York’s mental health system.
For decades, New...
Why Marching on Wall Street Misses the Mark in Black Economics
The National Action Network’s call for a March on Wall Street, led by Rev. Al Sharpton, is rooted in a tradition of protest that...
New York’s Cruel Secret: Property Taxes Are Foreclosing on Your Home
Even after the mortgage is gone, families and seniors lose houses they worked a lifetime to pay for — all because the state won’t...
When Government Breaks Its Own Rules, Taxpayers Pay the Price
In Mount Vernon, one homeowner’s fight against an eight-story building constructed just inches from her family’s house is more than a personal dispute. It...
Federal Surge in D.C.: A Lesson for America’s High-Crime Cities
When President Trump authorized a federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., critics wasted no time. They called it federal overreach. They warned about...
Is Section 8 the Business of Keeping Black America Poor?
Section 8 was never meant to be permanent. When Congress created the program in 1974, it was billed as a bridge — a way...
Democratic Attorneys General Cry Retaliation — But What About the Facts?
When it comes to politics, there is one constant: accusations of “retaliation” and “weaponization” are thrown around so often that the words lose their...
IS IT TIME TO END NO CASH BAIL?
When President Trump signed his executive orders to dismantle cashless bail in Washington, D.C. and across the country, critics immediately cried foul. They called...
Israeli Airstrike on Nasser Hospital Kills 15, Including Four Journalists
August 25, 2025 | Black Westchester News
An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza has killed at least 15 people, including four journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters....
The End of Toxic Hip-Hop: Why Gang, Pimp, and Strip Club Music Is Losing Its Grip
For three decades, mainstream hip-hop has been dominated by a formula: glorify violence, sexualize women, promote drug culture, and dress it all up in...
Energy Justice Denied: How Poor Policy Choices Punish Black New Yorkers
New York State is slashing funding for EmPower+, a program designed to help low- and moderate-income households make critical energy upgrades. Funding will plummet from $220...
The Protest Illusion: When Outside Money Drowns Out Black Voices
When you look at the protests shaking America’s cities, you have to ask a simple question: whose interests are being served? Because in far too many...
Thomas Sowell Deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom
When Senator Ted Cruz recently urged President Trump to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to economist Thomas Sowell, it sparked a conversation long overdue. Sowell, now...
Roy Jones Jr. Calls Out Floyd Mayweather: “Let’s Fight for Real”
In the world of boxing, rivalries often simmer long after the gloves have been hung up. The latest clash comes from two legends of...
The Price of Loyalty: $300 Billion for Migrants, Nothing for Reparations
For more than half a century, Black Americans have given Democrats one of the most reliable voting blocs in U.S. history. Election after election,...
Bed Bath & Beyond Chairman Clashes with California Governor Over Business Climate
The revival of Bed Bath & Beyond has sparked an unexpected war of words between its executive chairman, Marcus Lemonis, and California Governor Gavin...
The National Urban League’s The State of Black America Report Shows Why We’re Still Dependent — and Still Losing
The National Urban League’s 2025 State of Black America report is polished, passionate, and packed with urgency. It warns of voting rights rollbacks, the dismantling of...
The Paradox of Black America: The Largest Consumer Base Without Business or Generational Wealth
Black Americans are among the most influential consumer groups in the United States. With over $1.7 trillion in annual spending power, our impact on fashion,...
New York Appeals Court Overturns $500 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
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A New York state appeals court has overturned the nearly half-billion-dollar penalty imposed on former President Donald Trump in the civil fraud case brought...
Shedeur Sanders: Rising Above the Shadow and Stepping Into His Own
In the high-stakes world of professional football, talent isn’t the only factor that shapes opportunity. Perceptions, politics, and family legacies can often weigh just...
