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...
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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...
A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said:
“Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.”
That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal...
Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in Handcuffs Following Restroom Altercation
YONKERS, NY — The former president of...
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In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...
Originally published October 21, 2026. Updated Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:56 p.m. to include a statement from the YPD.
YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County...
