Westchester’s First Black-Owned Dispensary
Kings House of Fire, co-founded by mother/son duo Joan and Walter King, is a lifestyle, cannabis brand focused on delivering the highest quality cannabis...
Lost Black History: Ella Baker-Mother of Civil Rights By Don Valentine
Ella Baker, “The Mother of Civil Rights” earned her bonafides by the influence she had on shaping the Civil Rights Movement. Hers was not...
WASS Letter To The Editor For Black Westchester
Thank you for featuring Dr. Courtney Williams from Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions on the People Before Politics show recently. Though it may feel good to...
Macklemore Calls Out Latimer, AIPAC & Others In Pro Palestine Music Video Hind’s Hall
The Grammy Award winning rapper calls out George Latimer, AIPAC and others, tosses in a Drake diss while calling out the silence of other...
Silencing Dissent: Are Anti-War Protesters’ Free Speech Rights Under Attack on College Campuses?
In recent weeks, students at colleges across the country have been holding protests and demonstrations against U.S. involvement in the ongoing war. These protests...
Legislation Needed For Unincorporated Greenburgh To Have A Vote In Edgemont Referendum
Letter to the Editor of Black Westchester:
The upcoming Democratic Primary election on June 25 is of vital importance to all who live within the...
DA candidate Cacace must answer for conservative ties [Letter to the Editor]
Dear Editor,
This June, voters will turn out to the polls to decide which District Attorney candidate best reflects the values of the Westchester community.
With...
Heard 5 Gun Shots After Reporting Latimer Said Gun Violence Is Not A Major Problem In Westchester.
While very few details are known yet, I can personally give a first-person account that I just heard 5 gunshots and saw half MVPD...
BW March 2024 – The Women’s History Month Issue
Welcome to the March 2024 Women's History Month digital edition of Black Westchester Newspaper
RESPONSE: County Executive Latimer’s State of the County Fails to Address Westchester’s Housing Crisis by Juanita Lewis
Thursday, March 14, 2024 (WESTCHESTER, NY) — County Executive George Latimer delivered his 2024 State of the County Address Thursday evening, following dozens rallying outside for...
Black Westchester Continues To Celebrate Black Women Of Westchester
Last year we released the book, “Black Westchester Celebrates Black Women of Westchester,” celebrating the achievements of African American Women in Westchester County. Since...
Controversial Real Estate Sale: West Bank Land Illegally Sold Exclusively to Jewish Buyers in Westchester, Sparks Outrage
A groundswell of dissent is brewing in Westchester County as a coalition of ethnic and religious organizations has taken on a disturbing trend: the...
The NY Daily News Political Puff Piece Is Example Of Anti-Blackness
The Daily News Continues Cruxifiction Of Congressman Jamaal Bowman On Behalf of AIPAC And George Latimer
The New York Daily News drudges up the Greenburgh...
Governor Hochul Nominates Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden to Serve as Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services
Governor Nominates Nonprofit and Community Leader with Decades of Experience Supporting Youth and Families
Dr. Harris-Madden Currently Serves as Executive Director of the Westchester County...
Westchester Black Church’s Moral Imperative: Speaking Truth to Power, Condemning Violence and Oppression in Palestine
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, where both Christian churches and mosques are being bombed, and over 30,000 civilian lives have been...
As A Family Member Of A Victim Of Injustice, This Is My Opinion On The Upcoming Westchester District Attorney Election by Kenneth Chamberlain Junior
Picture this: the big election in Westchester for District Attorney is like a giant symphony of democracy, and the spotlight is on the candidate...
Bronx Triangle, Inc. Celebrates Phenomenal Women For Women’s History Month
Bronx Triangle, Incorporated honored 12 local Phenomenal Women, at their annual Award Breakfast. The Standing on Their Shoulders Breakfast honoring Phenomenal Women was held...
WESTCHESTER COUNTY HONORS ‘TRAILBLAZERS’ AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Annual event to recognize individuals who have made contributions to African American history and culture in Westchester County
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive...
The District Pac Calls Congressman Bowman & The Squad Race Hustlers, Latimer Silent About Community Dividing Actions Of His Supporters
The District Pac claims Congressman Bowman and The Squad are dividing our communities when it is their actions that are actually causing division
In response...
Westchester’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Mount Vernon
Elevate Cannabis Dispensary, located at 127 S. Terrace Ave. in Mount Vernon, held its grand opening on Tuesday, February 20th at 11 am. Evevate,...
