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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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Influencer Capitalism and the Case of Coach Stormy: When Digital Wealth Branding Meets Regulatory Reality

What happened in the FTC case involving Coach Stormy signals a broader shift in...

Guest Column Submission: Federal Legislation to Support Direct Support Professionals By Jeffery Fox, Ph.D.

Every day in New York State, tens of thousands of direct support professionals (DSPs)...

Are Young Black Voters Beginning to Question the Democratic Agenda, Black Leadership, and the Reparations Promise?

At the National Action Network convention, one young Black man’s challenge to the Democratic...

SAT Prep Pilot Program Expands Opportunity for College-Bound Students By Dr. Diana K. Williams

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount Vernon-based nonprofit known for empowering young people...

A Crime That Destroys Black Wealth While New York Looks Away

There is a category of crime in New York that does not rely on...

The Amendment That Forgot Who It Was Written For

The 14th Amendment was born in the ashes of slavery. It has since been...

He Was Waived — But Still Paid: What the Jaden Ivey Situation Actually Reveals

When news broke that Jaden Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls following public comments tied to his...

Reparations, Representation, and Results: A Question of Political Priorities

When Pramila Jayapal argued that immigrants harmed by aggressive immigration enforcement policies, including individuals within Somali...

Earth Month Is Not a Moment, It Is a Movement

April is recognized as Earth Month, but for the Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC),...

IS THE NO KINGS AGENDA THE BLACK AMERICA AGENDA 

There is a tendency in American politics to confuse visibility with value. The recent “No...

Your Faith Doesn’t Belong Here: What Sports Teams Are Really Saying

There was a time when sports organizations claimed to be neutral spaces, places where...

Emergency Spending, Predictable Outcomes: The Real Lesson Behind the Farah Louis Investigation

When a federal warrant is signed seeking evidence of possible criminal violations involving a...

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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...