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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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Clemency for Migrants, But Not for Black New Yorkers?

Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent decision to pardon a group of migrants with decades-old convictions...

Trump and Putin in Alaska: Why Talking Peace Is Better Than More War

https://youtu.be/42eXowfAtP0 The media wasted no time branding the Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir...

What’s Going On With Dr. Umar?

For over a decade, Dr. Umar Johnson has been one of the most polarizing...

Gloucester Township Got It Right: Hold Parents Accountable for Their Child Actions

Gloucester Township, New Jersey, has taken a bold step that too many communities avoid...

The Crime We Ignore: How Failed Leadership Leaves Black Communities Unsafe

One of the most persistent myths in American political discourse is that Black Americans...

D.C. Takeover Rekindles January 6 Truth Battle: Former Capitol Police Chief Says Pelosi’s Narrative Doesn’t Match the Facts

Pelosi vs. Sund: The January 6 National Guard Dispute Is About Facts, Not Feelings Steven...

When We Don’t Police Ourselves, the Government Will Do It for Us

Former Westchester County DA and Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, now U.S. Attorney for...

Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover: Authority in the Capital Is Not the Same as in the States

Much of the outrage over President Donald Trump’s decision to take control of Washington,...

NO PARDON FROM TRUMP FOR DIDDY

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ hopes for a lifeline from former President Donald Trump appear to...

When Compassion Collides with the Rule of Law: The Port Chester Firefighter Case

The detention of 43-year-old volunteer firefighter Milton Geovanny Guamarrigra-Loja in Port Chester has stirred...

The Law Is the Law: Why States Should Not Use Federal Programs to Push Immigration Agendas

For nearly three decades, federal law has made it clear: undocumented immigrants are not eligible...

When Violence Ends the Game: Lessons from the White Plains Shooting

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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...