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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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Kenny Plummer Faces Ethics, Fraud Allegations, Developer Money, False Address Spark Inquiry

https://youtu.be/3ySm2dJ0Gok Formal letters have been sent to the Westchester County Board of Elections, the Westchester...

Trump’s China Deal Is Done — What It Means for Black America

President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with China has made headlines for restoring rare-earth...

California in Crisis: Riots Erupt Over Lawful Deportations, Federal Response Sparks Legal Clash

Riots have swept across Los Angeles after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents executed...

Developer Dollars, Ugly Buildings, and a Bought Ballot Line — What Rise Up Mount Vernon Represents

https://youtu.be/ifKdJJ49XT8 The Rise Up Mount Vernon PAC is no longer just a political curiosity—it’s a...

The Cover-Up Presidency: The Book Original Sin: What Biden’s Decline Reveals About the Public’s Right to Know

https://youtu.be/9pIC94ttXN0 It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the truth: America may have lived through...

Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations

In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R....

Larry Hoover and NBA YoungBoy Pardoned: Is Trump Redefining Criminal Justice Politics?

In a historic and symbolic move, former President Donald Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson,...

Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations

In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R....

When Developers Fund Democracy: The Political Reach of Rella Fogliano’s Donations in Westchester County

This article is a follow-up to our investigation into the Rise Up Mount Vernon...

What Trump’s MAHA Report Means for Black Health—And Why We Shouldn’t Ignore It

https://youtu.be/HSQXU2Tngu8 There are moments in American politics that cut through the noise—not because of who’s...

Betrayal from Within: Are Mount Vernon’s Democratic Candidates Undermining the Party?

When you think nothing can add more confusion and dysfunction, Mount Vernon leadership never...

We Gave Up the Tools and Lost the Wealth: The Black Exit from Skilled Trades Has a Price

https://youtu.be/kwEyj2C7gGA America is facing a labor crisis. Over 800,000 skilled trade jobs—such as electricians, plumbers,...

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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

Early voting for the November 3 General Election starts tomorrow — Saturday, October 24 — and runs for nine days through Sunday, November 1....

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...