The End of Regime Change: America’s New Foreign Policy and What It Means for the Nation
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently confirmed that the United States is stepping away from its long-standing approach of “regime change” and...
New York Declares State of Emergency on SNAP Benefits — Black New Yorkers Face the Hardest Hit
In October 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency as the federal government announced it would not release November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Jack and Jill Teens Shine at National Security Forum Highlighting Black Leadership and Civic Engagement
The Westchester County and Rockland-Orange Chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, hosted an inspiring National Security Forum focused on the rising leadership, civic engagement, and national...
Pace University Dedicates Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Social Justice Reading Room
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White Plains, NY — During Social Justice Week at Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, community leaders, lawmakers, faculty, students, and advocates gathered for a historic...
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Exposes Hidden Health Risks for Black Families Living in Westchester’s Aging Buildings
Westchester County is currently in the midst of a pressing public health crisis that is particularly impactful for many working-class and Black residents. With...
Trump–Xi Trade Deal: A Global Win That Misses Black America
President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping have finalized a one-year trade deal designed to stabilize global markets. The agreement reduces tariffs on...
New York’s Fiscal Mirage: Spending Today, Borrowing Tomorrow
New York’s political class is celebrating what they call a “budget surplus.” Groundbreakings, rebate checks, and new housing projects are being paraded across the...
Federal Update: Thirteen Votes Later, Still No Paychecks
After the largest federal employees’ union — representing more than 800,000 workers — publicly urged Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution and reopen the government,...
Winsome Earle-Sears: Making History and Exposing the Double Standard of Black Political Identity
When Winsome Earle-Sears took the stage after winning the Republican nomination for governor of Virginia, she didn’t just make history — she exposed the...
Mount Vernon’s Dirty Secret: Toxic Smoke and Black Political Neglect
For years, a silent environmental crime has been unfolding in Mount Vernon, New York. Residents have witnessed a continuous plume of smoke rising from...
It’s Time to Change the Plan
When political theater replaces governance, reality has a way of humbling even the most confident narratives. Despite weeks of emotional appeals — the government...
FBI and U.S. Attorney Announce Historic Takedown Linking NBA Figures to Mafia-Backed Gambling Network
In what federal officials are calling one of the most far-reaching corruption probes in modern sports history, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District...
Black Westchester Magazine Endorses Ken Jenkins for Westchester County Executive
Black Westchester Magazine proudly endorses Ken Jenkins for Westchester County Executive, recognizing his proven record of service, fiscal discipline, and lifelong commitment to equal opportunity for all...
When The New York Times Softens the Story: Why Black Media Must Tell the Truth Even When It Hurts
In a healthy democracy, the press is supposed to hold the powerful accountable — not protect them. The goal of a newspaper, whether local...
The Irony of “No Kings”: How Congress’s Dysfunction Hands President Trump More Power
While protesters chant “No Kings” in the streets, Democrats have done the one thing guaranteed to create one—hand the presidency unchecked authority through its own inaction. The government...
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...
