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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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Built on Our Backs, Rebuilt by Our Hands By Larnez Kinsey 

Across this nation, and right here in New York City, we are standing in...

The 50-Year Mortgage: Can It Help or Hurt Black America?

Donald Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage has stirred up fresh debate in the...

America No Longer Believes the News — And That’s a Bigger Crisis Than Politics

When Americans stop believing the news, democracy loses its compass. A new Pew Research Center...

The Shutdown, the Senate, and the Price of Political Theater

There are no permanent victories in politics—only trade-offs. What we saw in the U.S....

THE MAMDANI FACTOR: HOW NEW YORK’S “TAX THE RICH” AGENDA IS BOXING IN GOVERNOR HOCHUL

New York politics has always been a tug-of-war between ambition and arithmetic. But with...

Houston Steps Up: The First City to Recruit NYPD Officers After Mamdani’s Win

When Houston’s Police Officers’ Union posted, “NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran...

The ACA Offer and the Counteroffer: Would Cutting Out Big Insurance Finally Put People First?

As the government shutdown entered another week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made what...

When the Housing Talk Misses the People It’s About

On the evening of November 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., I attended an affordable-housing...

3.6 Million Daily Downloads, Candace Owens #1 Podcast in the World: Media Gatekeepers Are Finished

Candace Owens has done something the mainstream media said couldn’t be done — she...

The Attorney General’s Silence: How Letitia James Failed the Mentally Ill in New York

When the people of New York elected Letitia James, they hoped she would bring...

WHO REALLY FUNDS ZOHRAN MAMDANI?

When Zohran Mamdani burst onto New York’s political scene with promises of rent freezes,...

Two Historic Victories: What Ken Jenkins and Zohran Mamdani Reveal About the Future of New York Politics

I wouldn’t have believed the day would come when a Black man in Westchester...

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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...