What I learned from Congressman Jamaal Bowman By Mitch Weisburgh
Today I attended Congressman Jamaal Bowman’s Healing Breakfast: Fighting Antisemitism & Hate. Here is first a little background and then what I learned.
Jamaal Bowman...
Yadira Ramos-Herbert Makes History As New Rochelle’s First Black Mayor
New Rochelle Councilwoman Yadira Ramos-Herbert defeated Republican opponent and former City Councilman Louis Trangucci, making history as the first Black Mayor of New York's...
After Careful Consideration, I Am Supporting Lisa Maria Nero For Greenburgh Town Clerk And Here’s Why by Tasha Young
For several years now, I have known Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville and have known her to be a beautiful, pleasant, and well-dressed...
Anti-Racist Alliance Writes Letter Urging CE Latimer Not To Challenge Rep Bowman In 2024 Dem Primary
In a heartfelt letter addressed to Mr. Latimer, a concerned constituent has expressed deep reservations about his potential run for Congress in District...
Angela Johnson – Unfiltered, Unvarnished, Un-bossed
The First Lady of Purpose Music Group, songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Greenburgh’s Angela Johnson, is the first Under The Radar Spotlight artist we...
Remembering The Honorable Pearl C. Quarles – Community Leader & A Woman of Many Firsts
The Honorable Pearl C. Quarles was a person of many “firsts.” Quarles was the first African-American woman to serve as a Westchester County Legislator,...
Uniting Our Communities for Environmental Justice By Marissa Glaze
Growing up on the island of Jamaica, I learned the importance of stewarding our environment from an early age. The crystal-clear waters and lush...
Volunteer Ambulance Service Offers Home Visit For COVID Booster Shots & Flu Vaccines
If you are homebound or know of an elderly resident who is homebound and you want to get a Covid booster shot, flu vaccine...
Black Westchester Power Hour – Sister to Sister Intl
Black Westchester Power Hour 914 Spotlight STSI Founder Cheryl Brannan, Germaine Scott & Zelda Strong—Diaz Board Co-chairpersons & A Strong Team of Sistahs on...
From Brutal Black Overseer Then to Brutal Black Undercover Now: The ‘Why’ of Tyre Nichols Murder By Regi Taylor
“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.None but ourselves can free our minds.” -- Bob Marley
At 21 years old, I was ecstatic when my hiring as...
Thy Will Be Done, The Gate of the Exonerated
The Central Park Exonerated Five: Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana Jr., Kevin Richardson and Korey Wise were honoured at Central Park entryway of the Park...
OPPRESSIVEISMS The Fundamental “ism” Word with a Magnified, Collective, Clarified and Inclusive Lens
INTRODUCTION:The idea of the terminology Oppressiveisms (TM) came into being around 2002, after writing areflection that noted - "The Ability to envision a world...
I Caught COVID. You Should Get Vaccinated.
My name is Dennis Richmond, Jr., and I’m a 26-year-old New Yorker. Since March of 2020, I’ve been doing good. I made sure to...
Stolen In Ghana. Sold In South Carolina.
My name is Dennis Richmond, Jr., and I am a 26-year-old author and genealogist. I have been examining my family tree since March of...
Infinite Henry: The 22-Year-Old She-EO Making Herstory
At just 22 years old, Infinite Henry is a salon owner in New Rochelle, NY.
When asked who she is, Infinite Henry (@Envy_Infinite) describes herself...
Letter To The Editor: Greenburgh Housing Authority Relocation Crisis
My name is Renee Robinson, and I am the duly elected Federal Housing Commissioner with the Greenburgh Housing Authority (GHA).
This is a letter regarding...
Protect Our Black Women By Ayanna Armstrong
No one could have predicted what the year 2020 could have brought us. Seven months in, we have been dealing with a global pandemic,...
The Children March in Mount Vernon
Beyond the Classroom...
During the height of the Civil Rights Movement many children were interested in activism. Classes were held by advisors and individuals who...
Mount Vernon’s Lillian C. Jones Turns 100 Years Old
My mother always told me and my sister before she passed that she wanted us to give her flowers while she was still alive....
BW Black Business Spotlight: Don Powell dp Printing & Graphics
This month we like to spotlight a man who needs no introduction, Mr. Don Powell of DP Printing & Graphic and Send-A-Tee.com or New...
