REAL TALK From AJ Woodson
Black History Month in Westchester: The History We Don’t Celebrate
Every February, Westchester County wraps itself in the language of progress. We celebrate “firsts,” applaud diversity panels, and repost sanitized snapshots of Black achievement....
What If MLK Was Alive Today???
I'm sitting here watching the ninth episode of the first season of The Boondocks, titled 'The Return Of The King,' which aired January 15, 2006....
Ali- Happy Bday Champ! Who Today Would Risk It All For A Belief????
On Saturday, January 17, 2026 The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali, would have been 84 years old. He may have fought professionally for...
Celebrating the Real Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—Not the One Made Comfortable
Every January for his birthday and February for Black History Month, Americans gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with phrases taken neatly...
Mount Vernon Cop With Kidney Failure Terminated Six Months Before Retirement, Will Lose Health Benefits
On a special edition of the Black Westchester Power Hour, Damon and I discussed Derek Williams, a police officer in Mount Vernon who has...
Mount Vernon Come Together To Assist Those Displaced By Fire
Mount Vernon showed up and showed out for their fellow residents who were displaced by Sunday's fire on Cottage Avenue. Just days before most...
Aland Etienne, 46-Year-Old Devoted Black Dad Among Those Killed In Midtown Manhattan Melee
“We extend our deep condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones tonight, including that of our own 32BJ SEIU security member...
The Statue of Liberty’s Hidden Truth: Originally Designed to Signify the Abolition of Slavery
In celebrating the life & legacy of the late Malcolm Jamal-Warner, my cousin Michelle shared a clip of a podcast, hosted by Malcolm Jamal-Warner...
Here Is The Mt Vernon Charter Revision Commission Report, Now That You Have The Information, What Are You Going To Do With It?
There has been a lot of discussion, rumors, email blasts, social media posts, and comments about the proposed Charter Review Commission report for 2024–2025...
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 initiatives on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in...
Faith and Activism: A Legacy of Strength in the African American Community
In the African American experience, activism and faith have been intertwined for generations. The Black church and religious leaders have been essential in influencing...
Exploring The Intersection of Activism & Hip-Hop Going Into The Future – We Gonna Be Alright
Hip-Hop has always been more than just music. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has served as a powerful voice for marginalized communities,...
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 rhetoric that often denied civil rights progress. To combat these...
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 am old, there is no respect for age. I missed...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
Macklemore Calls Out Latimer, AIPAC & Others In Pro Palestine Music Video Hind’s Hall
The Grammy Award winning rapper calls out George Latimer, AIPAC and others, tosses in a Drake diss while calling out the silence of other...
Heard 5 Gun Shots After Reporting Latimer Said Gun Violence Is Not A Major Problem In Westchester.
While very few details are known yet, I can personally give a first-person account that I just heard 5 gunshots and saw half MVPD...
The NY Daily News Political Puff Piece Is Example Of Anti-Blackness
The Daily News Continues Cruxifiction Of Congressman Jamaal Bowman On Behalf of AIPAC And George Latimer
The New York Daily News drudges up the Greenburgh...
The District Pac Calls Congressman Bowman & The Squad Race Hustlers, Latimer Silent About Community Dividing Actions Of His Supporters
The District Pac claims Congressman Bowman and The Squad are dividing our communities when it is their actions that are actually causing division
In response...
Latimer Becomes Irritated With Voters Who Question Him At New Rochelle Black History Month Event
On Saturday, February 10th, I had the pleasure of being a vendor at the 12th Annual Black History Celebration at New Rochelle High School,...
