SAT Prep Pilot Program Expands Opportunity for College-Bound Students By Dr. Diana K. Williams
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount Vernon-based nonprofit known for empowering young people through academic and workforce development, has taken another meaningful step...
A Crime That Destroys Black Wealth While New York Looks Away
There is a category of crime in New York that does not rely on force, yet produces consequences just as permanent.
It is called deed...
The Amendment That Forgot Who It Was Written For
The 14th Amendment was born in the ashes of slavery. It has since been borrowed by nearly everyone except the people it was meant...
He Was Waived — But Still Paid: What the Jaden Ivey Situation Actually Reveals
When news broke that Jaden Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls following public comments tied to his religious beliefs, the reaction was immediate.
Some called it punishment for...
Reparations, Representation, and Results: A Question of Political Priorities
When Pramila Jayapal argued that immigrants harmed by aggressive immigration enforcement policies, including individuals within Somali communities, should receive compensation, she was making a case grounded...
Earth Month Is Not a Moment, It Is a Movement
April is recognized as Earth Month, but for the Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), this is not about recognition. It is about responsibility.
Because environmental...
Still We Rise, Still We Lead, For Our Mothers, For Ourselves
Tonight, I want us to remember, not just in headlines or textbooks,
but in the quiet, lived moments that brought us here.
I want us to...
IS THE NO KINGS AGENDA THE BLACK AMERICA AGENDA
There is a tendency in American politics to confuse visibility with value.
The recent “No Kings” rallies were large, loud, and widely covered. The message...
Your Faith Doesn’t Belong Here: What Sports Teams Are Really Saying
There was a time when sports organizations claimed to be neutral spaces, places where performance, discipline, and results mattered more than personal ideology. That...
Emergency Spending, Predictable Outcomes: The Real Lesson Behind the Farah Louis Investigation
When a federal warrant is signed seeking evidence of possible criminal violations involving a sitting New York City councilmember and a senior state aide,...
A Taste of Women’s History Month Felt Like Being Let In on Something Sacred
You ever walk into a space and immediately know, this wasn’t thrown together… this was held?
That’s what it felt like stepping into Yonkers Arts...
Was Nick Cannon Wrong About the Democratic Party and the KKK?
When Nick Cannon said the Democratic Party founded the Ku Klux Klan, the reaction was predictable. Outrage. Fact-checks. Dismissal. But the real issue isn’t emotion—it’s accuracy.
So let’s...
The Honorable NYS Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins the First Female Legislative Conference Leader in NY State History
With nearly 30 years of working in government behind her, New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins continues to be a force for change, as...
New York Is Pricing Out the Black Middle Class — And Black Leadership Won’t Say It
New York is pricing out the Black middle class — and Black leadership won’t say it, despite the clear impact on social justice and economic equity.
Intentions...
Big Tech on Trial: What the Meta and Google Lawsuits Reveal — And Why Black America Should Pay Attention
There is a growing belief that the lawsuits against Big Tech represent accountability. That, finally, companies like Meta Platforms and Google are being forced to answer for the...
Is Black America Ready for the AI Economy?
The question being asked across boardrooms, classrooms, and political circles is whether we are ready for the AI economy.
That question assumes preparation is a...
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Tami Wilson – Feeding Westchester’s First Ever COO
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Tami Wilson, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Feeding Westchester, the primary hunger-relief organization in Westchester County, was the Women's History Month...
When Mommy Loses Her Job—Who Feeds the Kids? By Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam, LSW
The U.S. economy may appear steady on the surface, but Black women are being pushed out of the workforce at alarming rates, and our...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Maureen Walker – First African-American Elected Mount Vernon City Comptroller
Guyanese-born Maureen Walker made history in November 1993 when she became the first woman, the first African-American, and the first person of Caribbean descent...
Westchester Youth Take Civic Action in Albany, Advocate for Change on Illegal Smoke Shops
Albany, NY — February 14, 2026 — A group of young leaders from Westchester County is proving that civic engagement has no age limit.
Youth...
