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The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about Historically Black Colleges and Universities because I knew firsthand what an HBCU could do for a young Black student. I was 19 years old and attending Claflin University when I began...

What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman. Publisher Damon K. Jones goes beyond the usual political talking points to ask Blakeman direct questions about the issues affecting...
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When Silence Starts to Crack – What Courage Looks Like When It’s No Longer Convenient

Let me tell you something about silence. Silence doesn’t just happen. Silence is learned. It’s trained into...

Slaves Fought Back Even If It Killed Them By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.

When most Americans think about slavery, the story is often told as one of...

Black History Month in Westchester: The History We Don’t Celebrate

Every February, Westchester County wraps itself in the language of progress. We celebrate “firsts,”...

The Science of the Soul: The Neurobiology of the Negro Spiritual By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

Black History Month often frames the Negro spiritual as a monument of faith. The...

Your High Electric Bill Wasn’t an Accident — It Was Hudson Valley Policy

If you live in the Hudson Valley and your electric bill feels abusive, that...

Don Lemon’s Arrest: What the Video Shows — What the Government Alleges — And Why the Law Matters

Public debate around the disruption of a church service in Minnesota has become emotionally...

Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents in Los Angeles Over Minnesota Church Protest

January 30, 2026 — Washington / Los Angeles / St. Paul — Former CNN anchor Don...

Sanctuary Without Limits Is Not a Budget — It’s a Bet

New York City’s fiscal crisis is being discussed as if it were a misunderstanding...

Christopher Ridley’s Death Exposed a System We Refused to Confront in New York

Eighteen years after the killing of Detective Christopher Ridley, the most revealing fact is...

What the Label Will Not Tell You: A Community Guide to Sleep Supplements By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

What exhausted people need to know before reaching for melatonin,gummies, or “natural” sleep aids...

The Paycheck Line: When Advocacy Becomes Too Risky

There’s a sound to this season. It’s not applause. It’s not outrage. It’s the low hum of...

Why Black Outrage Is Loud for ICE—but Silent at Home

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The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about...

What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with...

If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures...

“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in...

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“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

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Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

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THE WARNING BLACK AMERICA IGNORED: HOW THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND INTEGRATION FAILED TO DELIVER ECONOMIC FREEDOM

https://youtu.be/sZ9FlpRlC8M In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...

Skipper Detained After Altercation With Opponent’s Mother at Yonkers Candidates Night

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KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still being pulled into a campaign I left behind? Imagine getting up...