The Times are Not “Uncertain”
It’s time for us to stop calling these “uncertain times.”
In truth, we can all be “certain” we know exactly what we are up against....
The Youth Is Outta Control: But I Ask You Who’s Failing Who???
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age. I missed...
The Unjust Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: A Reflection of Systemic Suppression and Its Ties to Black Liberation by Haley Pilgrim
The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American graduate student at Columbia University, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was not an isolated incident....
Governor Hochul’s Reckless Firing of 2,000 Correction Officers Endangers Public Safety
Albany’s decision to fire over 2,000 correction officers in response to a prolonged strike is a shortsighted and reckless move that will have dire...
Civility Should Not Silence Accountability By dr. haley pilgrim
Black resistance is an integral part of US history. Black people have an extensive history of fighting against systems of white supremacy. Representative Al...
Jordan Mendez, 16-Year-Old Yonkers Activist Expresses Concerns About Recent Acts Of Violence
Yonkers has undergone its third shooting in three days. Weeks before that, relatively close to where I live, there was a stabbing inside a...
California’s AB 1333: Protecting Intruders, Endangering Homeowners and Families
Imagine this: you hear a crash downstairs in the middle of the night, and your heart races as you realize someone has broken into...
The War on Drugs: Fifty Years Later
The War on Drugs was introduced to us by President Richard Nixon in 1971 and was carried out even further by President Ronald Reagan....
Policing Has Failed the Black Community: A Call for a Public Safety Mindset Change in 2025
For decades, the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement has been fraught with tension, mistrust, and systemic inequities. Despite numerous reform efforts,...
Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Cartels: A Game Changer for Law Enforcement or a New Set of Challenges?
On January 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating certain international drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially...
Can Black Conservatism Mean Safe, Thriving Communities?
Maybe it's time for Black people to prioritize policy over party. I know for many, this might sound radical, even wild. But for decades,...
Accountability Must Match the Rhetoric in Mount Vernon
The recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) paints a disturbing picture of systemic abuses, unconstitutional policing,...
Stephen A. Smith’s Reflections on Black Conservatism and Black Political Polarization
Stephen A. Smith, a renowned sports commentator and cultural critic, recently delivered a thought-provoking monologue on the complex dynamics surrounding Black conservatives in the...
Justice, Perception, and the Law in the Case of Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely
The trial of Daniel Penny has reignited fierce debates on the intersections of law, race, and accountability. Penny, a white former Marine, placed Jordan...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
The 2028 Democratic Field: Who Can Take on Vice President J.D. Vance?
The 2028 presidential race is shaping up to be a defining moment in American history. With Vice President J.D. Vance emerging as the presumptive...
Did the Clinton and Obama Era Harm or Help the Black Communities Progress?
While Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were in office, black Americans consistently backed Democratic presidents. Obama's election, which broke the nation's highest racial barrier, and...
The Hidden Cost of War: Black Lives on the Front Lines
When Americans cheer for war from the safety of their living rooms, they rarely see the faces of those who will actually do the...
If Trump Can Be President With Felonies, Why Can’t Everyone Have a Fair Shot
Donald Trump’s recent election to the presidency despite facing 35 felony charges has left many outraged, confused, and frustrated. But instead of directing our...
Black Dollars, White Wealth: Why Our Spending Power Isn’t Building Our Future
It’s crucial for Black people to cut through the distractions and have honest, unfiltered conversations about the state of our communities. Yes, we’ve earned...
