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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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Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn In as Westchester County Executive, Marking Historic Firsts for County and State

Purchase, NY — Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration...

The NYC COPA Law and the Cost of Restricting Black Homeownership in New York City

The New York City Council has now passed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act,...

Election Season Westchester vs. Governing Season Westchester

There’s a version of Westchester that shows up like clockwork every few years. It’s the...

Why Mount Vernon’s ARPA Spending Requires a Federal Audit

A City That Received $41 Million Allowed a COVID-Stricken Police Officer to Go Unprotected The...

What Stayed the Same After the Listening Sessions Ended

Before we go any further, let me ask you something quietly, honestly. Have you ever...

Poverty in Westchester County Is Not Hidden — It Is Structured

According to reports from the Westchester Children’s Association, poverty and economic insecurity among children...

When Systems Fail, Good People Pay the Price

The case of Officer Derek Williams exposes a truth that many prefer to avoid: institutions...

Mayor Allows Officer Derek Williams Back to Work, Grants Six-Month Extension

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard has approved a six-month extension allowing police officer Derek...

When Rules Matter More Than Lives: The Failure of Leadership in Mount Vernon

The situation involving Mount Vernon police officer Derek Williams has sparked outrage, confusion, and...

When the Robot Has a Vote: The Data, the Darkness, and What’s Really Keeping Us Separated

Let’s start with facts. Not feelings. Not vibes. Facts. Researchers studying real elections across the...

Mount Vernon Cop With Kidney Failure Terminated Six Months Before Retirement, Will Lose Health Benefits

On a special edition of the Black Westchester Power Hour, Damon and I discussed...

Mount Vernon Budget Hearing Erupts in Anger, Warnings of Fiscal Collapse, and Demands for Accountability

Mount Vernon residents packed a budget hearing to send a clear message to City...

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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...

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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...