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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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Whiteness Is a Powerful Drug By Tasha Young

There’s a recurring moment I’ve witnessed — in progressive spaces, policy discussions, even among...

Faith and Activism: A Legacy of Strength in the African American Community

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Exploring The Intersection of Activism & Hip-Hop Going Into The Future – We Gonna Be Alright

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Empowerment and Advocacy: Strategies For African Americans In Response to Policy and Rhetoric During The Trump Administration

During President Trump's administration, African-Americans faced a variety of compound challenges, including policies and...

Trump Is Dismantling the Department of Education: What Trump’s Education Move Means for Black America

On March 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin...

The Times are Not “Uncertain”

It’s time for us to stop calling these “uncertain times.” In truth, we can all...

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...

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...

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...

Civility Should Not Silence Accountability By dr. haley pilgrim

Black resistance is an integral part of US history. Black people have an extensive...

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...

California’s AB 1333: Protecting Intruders, Endangering Homeowners and Families

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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...