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....
Op/Ed: Westchester Democratic Leadership Just Got A Wake-Up Call By Monica Joy Taylor
We've been told loyalty to the Democratic machine is loyalty to the party, that patience is a virtue, and that pushing back on the...
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...
Black Westchester Editorial: It Is Not The Critic Who Counts — A Message To The Anonymous Keyboard Warriors!
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds...
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,...
The Importance of Juneteenth in Westchester County
Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom; it is a reminder of the long struggle for justice, equality, and self-determination that continues to...
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...
If the Mayor Is Going to Influence the Schools, Should We Make It Official? By Samuel L. Rivers
The recent school budget vote has reignited a conversation that many in Mount Vernon have quietly discussed for years.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard publicly supported the...
Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero
As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the last few years working with residents from every corner of our town. I have listened...
A Free Press Under Pressure: Why Independent Journalism Matters More Than Ever
The Importance Of Independent Black Media In Divided Times: Why The Attack On Media Should Concern Black Communities
"There is no more essential ingredient than...
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...
Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown
Early voting starts June 13. Primary day is June 23. And right now, neither candidate for Greenburgh Town Supervisor has presented a specific, written,...
Op/Ed: Mount Vernon, I need you to hear me by MVCSD Superintendent Dr. Demario A. Strickland
On June 16th, our community returns to the polls for a budget revote. I am not here to tell you how to cast your...
If the Moon Can Move Oceans, Why Is It So Crazy to Ask Whether the Stars Matter?
Before you say,
“I don’t believe in astrology,”
let’s talk about something deeper.
Not belief.
Influence.
Place a magnet in front of a refrigerator.
You can watch it move.
You can...
