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
https://youtu.be/HLYPcdLTK6c
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...
This Week In Black History March 23-29
Black Westchester feels that celebrating Black History year-round is crucial because it's not just about acknowledging a specific month, but about ensuring Black history and...
This Women’s History Month, Let’s Prioritize Black Women’s Mental Health—and Their Whole Health
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we reflect on women's brilliance, strength, and impact throughout history. But this March, let’s go deeper—beyond celebration, toward...
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...
She Who Leads: A Love Letter to the Women Guiding Us Through the Fire
Friday, March 21, 2025, at the YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester, wasn’t just another calendar event for Women’s History Month—it was a...
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,...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Joanne Dunn Makes History As First Female Executive Director of Youth Shelter of Westchester
Located in Mount Vernon, NY, Joanne Dunn is the first woman to lead the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) since its incorporation in...
