THE SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN: HOW WASHINGTON’S GAMES HURT BLACK AMERICA FIRST
When Washington stops working, it’s always the working class that pays the price. The federal government has now been shut down for more than...
Peace on Paper, Ethnic Cleansing in Practice
Every few months, the world celebrates a new “ceasefire” in Gaza. Cameras flash, statements are released, and diplomats congratulate themselves for achieving “progress.” But...
Mount Vernon Leaders Face Scrutiny Over Failure to Act on DOJ Report
Nearly a year after the U.S. Department of Justice released a scathing report detailing unconstitutional policing practices and deep financial mismanagement, the City of...
MVPL President Responds To Recent Op/Ed
President of the Mount Vernon Public Library Board of Trustees, Hope Marable, wrote the following letter to the editor in response to a recently posted...
The People Need to Keep Speaking By Tamara Stewart
What in the world is going on at the Mount Vernon Public Library? At the September 24th meeting, the board passed Resolution #053-25, which changed...
Two Icons Gone Too Soon: Ace Frehley and D’Angelo Leave Music World in Mourning
The world of music is in shock after losing two legends from completely different genres within the same week. On October 14, 2025, neo-soul...
Selective Outrage: How Protest Profiteers Sold Out Black America While Our Youth Die in the Streets
Another young Black child is dead — and social media is silent. None of the so-called influencers who flood timelines with outrage when it’s...
We Still Need the Spirit of the Million Man March Today
Thirty years ago, I stood on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. I was 27 years old, surrounded by a sea of Black men—nearly...
Zionist Logic Part Two: Why Black Americans Get Pennies and Billions Go Overseas
When Malcolm X wrote Zionist Logic in 1964, he wasn’t just describing a foreign agenda—he was identifying a political formula. He showed how governments use morality...
Malcolm X’s Warning Has Come Full Circle
Sixty years after Malcolm X delivered The Ballot or the Bullet and wrote Zionist Logic, America is living through the very system of deception he warned about. He...
Only Christopher We Acknowledge Is Wallace
For generations, students across the United States were taught a simple story: Christopher Columbus discovered America. You know. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean...
Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 10-Year Anniversary: A Sweet Legacy of Family, Faith & Black Excellence in Mount Vernon
Located at 8 South 6th Avenue in Mount Vernon, Cupcake Cutie Boutique has been baking joy for a decade — and this month, the...
The Age of Obsolescence: What AI Means for the Next Generation of Worke By Dr. Diana Williams
The timeline is compressed. A skill valuable today could be automated next quarter. A degree earned in 2025 could be irrelevant by 2028.
The Great...
Tish James Indicted: From Prosecutor to Defendant — Black Westchester’s Ongoing Investigation Comes Full Circle
Federal prosecutors have officially indicted New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James on charges reportedly connected to mortgage fraud, marking a stunning turn in...
“That’s Not How It Happened”: Jenkins Rebuts Rocah’s Account
Ken Jenkins, now Westchester County Executive, has issued a direct rebuttal to a moment that former District Attorney Mimi Rocah used as an emblem...
Surviving the Shutdown: How Black America Can Stand Together When Washington Fails
The U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has left nearly a million federal workers without pay and millions of Americans uncertain...
The Lie of Return: Netanyahu’s False Narrative and the Erasure of African Hebrews
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that modern Jews in Israel are “the descendants of the ancient Israelites described in the Bible,” he...
When Black Male Entertainers Defend Manhood, They Get Labeled the Enemy
“When I talk about masculinity, they call it hate.” This line, echoing the frustration of 50 Cent in a recent interview, encapsulates the cultural...
Billions Lost: Netflix Boycotts Over Trans Kids’ Shows Spark Culture War and Stock Drop
Netflix finds itself in the crosshairs of controversy again — this time, not for password sharing crackdowns or price hikes, but for what some...
Let The People Speak! By Tamara Stewart
The principle of free speech is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In America, we are justifiably proud of our right...
