Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business
MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a local favorite in Mount Vernon, is...
A Compelling 19th Century West Indian Family Saga Previews Today’s Continued Systemic Abuses Dr Richard A. Byron-Cox
The problems faced by common people in Caribbean islands since the emancipation of slaves in 1838, are generally no different from those confronted daily...
PBP Radio Special Edition – Harris’ Plan for Black Men: Will It Be Enough to Secure Their Votes?
From The Publisher's Desk With Damon K. Jones
In this insightful video, Damon K. Jones, Publisher of Black Westchester, offers a critical analysis of Vice...
A Success Primer For Young Black Men Part 2 by Mike Ramey
Show me a young man who has not learned how to show humility in victory and grace in defeat through athletic (or other) competition,...
Voices Amplified: Social Media’s Role in the LGBTQ+ Community by Dennis Richmond, Jr.
In today’s digital age, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) are revolutionizing how LGBTQ+ voices are heard and amplified. These spaces are...
A New Hope For Justice: Police Accountability
On July 23, 2024, I visited the Mount Vernon Police Department to make a domestic incident report. As an active participant in the Address...
The Misguided Myth of Black Male Defection—and Why Democrats Must Start Listening to Black Men
In recent years, a narrative has emerged suggesting that Black male voters are abandoning the Democratic Party in favor of the GOP. This storyline,...
Obama’s Challenge Misses the Mark: Black Men Want Substance, Not Guilt or Shame
As a Black man, I'm deeply troubled by former President Obama's recent comments suggesting that Black men lack enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris...
A Success Primer For Young Black Men Part 1 by Mike Ramey
A few years back, I had been blessed to teach about Bible Prophecy for Teens in a local church, during Vacation Bible School. I...
The Ta-Nehisi Effect: Coates, CBS, and the Clash Over Black Voices on Palestine
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The recent interview between Ta-Nehisi Coates and CBS Mornings anchor Tony Dokoupil has sparked an essential conversation about whether Black voices have the right...
Beyond Symbolic Change: Why the George Floyd Act Falls Short in Transforming Community Policing
The Urgent Need for Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death in May 2020, the nation erupted in calls for justice and...
Black People Know White Supremacy and Oppression: The Black Power Movement and Palestine
As I stated in my letter to the Westchester Black Pasters, we must stand on the tenets of our faith and historical struggle and...
It’s Time To Rethink How We Appoint Independent Prosecutors For Police Shootings
In recent years, high-profile police shootings have shaken public confidence in the ability of our justice system to hold law enforcement accountable. The issue...
The Urgent Need for Accountability: New Rochelle Must Fire Detective Conn and Reform Its Police Practices After the Shooting of Mr. Garris
The recent report from the New York State Attorney General Tish James (see below), Office of Special Investigation (OSI) sheds critical light on the...
MBK, It’s Not Just “Extra Work.” It’s a Life-Changing Opportunity By Cameron Williams
Three years ago, my mom excitedly told me about a program called My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a nationwide initiative from the Obama Foundation aimed...
Family of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Condemns Grand Jury Decision in Jarrel Garris Case
The family of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. has issued a scathing statement following a grand jury's decision not to indict Detective Steven Conn in the...
Toss’t And Press’t – Salad & Sandwich Shop
“Since 2021, our salad bar has been inspired by the desire to create a healthy, fresh, and vibrant space in the community where nutritious...
LOST BOROUGH ICE CREAM, YONKERS, NY
Lost Borough Ice Cream features Small-Batch, Hand-Crafted Ice Cream. We have unique flavors such as “Rose with Candied Pecans,” “Yonkers Black-Out” and Blueberry Crumb”...
My $64,000 Nightmare: racial bias, disrespectful service, and fraud at the Marriot Opus Hotel in White Plains
As a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate, and a four-time honoree on City and State Magazine's prestigious Power...
Yocasta Jimenez – The Hip-Hop Therapist
I first met Yocasta Jimemez, KMSW (better known in the community as Yogi) when she put together a Small Business Pop-Up Shop in the...
