A Success Primer For Young Black Men Part 1 by Mike Ramey
A few years back, I had been blessed to teach about Bible Prophecy for Teens in a local church, during Vacation Bible School. I...
The Ta-Nehisi Effect: Coates, CBS, and the Clash Over Black Voices on Palestine
https://youtu.be/kh-Sj57Cnq0
The recent interview between Ta-Nehisi Coates and CBS Mornings anchor Tony Dokoupil has sparked an essential conversation about whether Black voices have the right...
Beyond Symbolic Change: Why the George Floyd Act Falls Short in Transforming Community Policing
The Urgent Need for Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death in May 2020, the nation erupted in calls for justice and...
Black People Know White Supremacy and Oppression: The Black Power Movement and Palestine
As I stated in my letter to the Westchester Black Pasters, we must stand on the tenets of our faith and historical struggle and...
It’s Time To Rethink How We Appoint Independent Prosecutors For Police Shootings
In recent years, high-profile police shootings have shaken public confidence in the ability of our justice system to hold law enforcement accountable. The issue...
The Urgent Need for Accountability: New Rochelle Must Fire Detective Conn and Reform Its Police Practices After the Shooting of Mr. Garris
The recent report from the New York State Attorney General Tish James (see below), Office of Special Investigation (OSI) sheds critical light on the...
MBK, It’s Not Just “Extra Work.” It’s a Life-Changing Opportunity By Cameron Williams
Three years ago, my mom excitedly told me about a program called My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a nationwide initiative from the Obama Foundation aimed...
Family of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Condemns Grand Jury Decision in Jarrel Garris Case
The family of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. has issued a scathing statement following a grand jury's decision not to indict Detective Steven Conn in the...
My $64,000 Nightmare: racial bias, disrespectful service, and fraud at the Marriot Opus Hotel in White Plains
As a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate, and a four-time honoree on City and State Magazine's prestigious Power...
The Oppressiveisms: On the Ballot
Make no mistake, we need leaders who understand Oppressiveisms and the related Social Injustice impact. We need Kamala Harris as President to help address...
Skilled Trades: A Promising Path for Black Youth and Community Prosperity
In the face of America's growing skilled labor shortage, an often overlooked opportunity for economic advancement is emerging—one that could particularly benefit Black youth...
An account of an encounter with George and Jamaal
To the editor:
The Democratic Party primary in Westchester County between George Latimer and Jamaal Bowman may not be a race about race, but it...
George Latimer Sold Muslims Out To MAGA – I Helped Elect George Latimer, Now He Is Endangering My Community By Farah Kathwari
My parents immigrated to the US in the 1960s and have been fortunate to truly live theAmerican dream. They raised me to be a...
Open Letter To George Latimer From Westchester Progressives
We are Westchester Progressives, from all walks of life, who believe that no matter what we look like, we all deserve dignity. We worked...
WASS Letter To The Editor For Black Westchester
Thank you for featuring Dr. Courtney Williams from Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions on the People Before Politics show recently. Though it may feel good to...
Macklemore Calls Out Latimer, AIPAC & Others In Pro Palestine Music Video Hind’s Hall
The Grammy Award winning rapper calls out George Latimer, AIPAC and others, tosses in a Drake diss while calling out the silence of other...
Silencing Dissent: Are Anti-War Protesters’ Free Speech Rights Under Attack on College Campuses?
In recent weeks, students at colleges across the country have been holding protests and demonstrations against U.S. involvement in the ongoing war. These protests...
Legislation Needed For Unincorporated Greenburgh To Have A Vote In Edgemont Referendum
Letter to the Editor of Black Westchester:
The upcoming Democratic Primary election on June 25 is of vital importance to all who live within the...
DA candidate Cacace must answer for conservative ties [Letter to the Editor]
Dear Editor,
This June, voters will turn out to the polls to decide which District Attorney candidate best reflects the values of the Westchester community.
With...
Heard 5 Gun Shots After Reporting Latimer Said Gun Violence Is Not A Major Problem In Westchester.
While very few details are known yet, I can personally give a first-person account that I just heard 5 gunshots and saw half MVPD...
