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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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Charter Review Commission Public Forum, Thursday, July 10, Last Chance To Be Heard

Councilman Derrick Thompson is hosting a public forum on the Charter Review Commission ballot...

Whiteness Is a Powerful Drug (Part II)

Let’s confront history — not the whitewashed version, but the raw, unfiltered truth of...

The National Farm Security Plan: What Does It Mean for Black America and Black Farmers?

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RFK Jr. Demands Doctors Learn Nutrition — And He’s Right

In a country that spends more on healthcare than any other nation on Earth,...

The Truth About Medicaid: From the ACA to the Big Beautiful Tax Bill

If we want to survive what’s coming next, we must stop viewing public policy...

914 Spotlight: Ashley Robinson – An Aspiring Journalist Who Hosts & Produces Her Own Cable TV Show While Graduating With A 4.0 GPA

In a time when headlines too often highlight the struggles, stereotypes, and systemic barriers...

Ranked Choice Voting, Progressive Politics, and the Decline of Black Political Influence in New York

One of the most dangerous assumptions in politics today is that new processes automatically...

The Fourth of July: Freedom & The Legacy Of Harriet Tubman by Barbara Edwards

Exploring Independence Day through the Lens of Courage & Liberation The Fourth of July, celebrated...

They Teach Us to Hate the Rich — But Not How to Be Right

In the modern liberal playbook, one lie gets recycled more than any other: “You’re poor...

THE CULTURAL MIRROR: WHAT THE DIDDY VERDICT SAYS ABOUT US

In the wake of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal conviction for transporting women for prostitution,...

Mount Vernon’s Future Is Being Sold—One PAC Donation at a Time

The recent letter from Kenny Plummer’s resignation as District Leader of the Mount Vernon...

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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...