Trump’s Middle East Strategy Isn’t About Loyalty—It’s About Leverage
If you’re looking for sentimentality or symbolic gestures, you won’t find them in Donald Trump’s second-term foreign policy—especially not in the Middle East. What...
New York’s political elite quietly pass a $10 million legal slush fund to shield themselves from federal investigations—on the taxpayers’ dime
In a stunning display of self-interest masquerading as governance, New York State lawmakers quietly approved a $10 million taxpayer-funded legal defense fund for elected...
Debt Denial Is a Slap in the Face to Black America
During a recent hearing on trade policy, Rep. Gregory Meeks mocked the idea that America’s trade deficits constitute a “national emergency.” He pointed out—almost...
Pharaoh Has Let Us Go: Trump’s First 100 Days and the Black American Pivot
Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office didn’t bring disaster or deliverance for Black America — they brought clarity. The federal government has...
When Public Opinion Replaces Due Process: What the Karmelo Anthony BW Commentary Reveals About Modern Justice and Racism
In a society governed by laws, justice is supposed to rely on facts, evidence, and due process, not emotions, assumptions, or internet outrage. Yet,...
Where Are Black Leaders as America Rebuilds Its Workforce
While Black leaders celebrate symbolic victories, America is moving to rebuild its economy—and once again, Black America risks being left behind, not simply by...
Justice Should Serve the People—Not the System: The Case of Andre Brown and New York’s Broken Priorities
After 33 years in law enforcement, I’ve learned that true justice isn’t just about enforcing laws but ensuring those laws serve a meaningful purpose....
Promises vs. Outcomes: What Trump’s Executive Order for HBCU Mean for Black America
Presidential initiatives often arrive with grand language and promises of progress, especially when addressing Black institutions. President Trump’s recent executive order on Historically Black...
Trump’s New FairTax: The Crossroads of Black Economic Revival or Collapse
If Congress passes the FairTax Act of 2025, Black America will face a defining moment that will either spark an economic awakening or accelerate...
OP-ED By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but...
Trapped Between Black Rednecks and the Black Elite: How Black Voices Are Used to Keep Us Divided
In today’s world, it’s not just outsiders who keep Black communities divided — it’s often people who look just like us. The division doesn’t...
Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ Inducted In National Recording Registry’s 2025 Class
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, and Minecraft enter the National Recording Registry
Mary J. Blige‘s 1994 album, My Life, is one of...
Beatboxing as a Therapeutic Tool for Speech Impediments by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and Andrew Wang
Abstract
Beatboxing, a vocal percussion art rooted in hip-hop culture, emerges as an innovative therapeutic tool for speech impediments like stuttering and articulation disorders. This...
The Crisis We Won’t Name in Black America
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The viral video of a chaotic street fight in Mount Vernon, New York — where teenagers and even adults were caught on camera violently...
From Healing to Weapon: How the MeToo Movement Was Hijacked and Turned Against Black Men
In 2006, long before hashtags and Hollywood headlines, activist Tarana Burke coined the phrase “Me Too.” It was a movement rooted in healing, designed...
“I Don’t Please Invisible People”: Unmasking the Architects of Black Dysfunction
“I don’t please invisible people.”
It’s a simple phrase, but it carries the weight of a spiritual declaration—and a cultural warning. In today’s society, especially...
Thomas P. Brook Became First Black Officer in Yonkers PD, April 1, 1925
Today, 100 years ago, Wednesday, April 1, 1925, the Yonkers Police Department appointed its first Black Officer, Thomas P. Brooks. He was the first...
OP-ED: Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET by Benjamin F Chavis Jr.
For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Today,...
Jasmine Clarke, Founder of So Jazzed Esthetics Wins 2025 Business Leader Award
Black Westchester has always been an advocate for supporting Black-Owned Businesses and recycling our Black Dollars. This month we celebrate 2025 Business Leader Award Winner...
Whiteness Is a Powerful Drug By Tasha Young
There’s a recurring moment I’ve witnessed — in progressive spaces, policy discussions, even among those who call themselves allies. It’s this quiet, confused heartbreak...
