Breaking Barriers in Rye: Marion Anderson Makes History as First Black Councilmember
In a historic moment for the City of Rye, Marion Anderson became the first Black councilmember elected to serve on the Rye City Council,...
Tiesha Heath Make History First Female Officer In Elmsford Police Department
The Village of Elmsford made history on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, by hiring not only their first Black female but their first female Police...
Women’s History Month Spotlight – Joyce Sharrock Cole Makes History As First African-American Ossining Village Historian
Joyce Sharrock Cole was appointed to the position of Ossining Village Historian, the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in a small event at...
Standing on Her Shoulders – The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Hazel Dukes
Honoring The Late Dr. Hazel Dukes: A Lifetime Fighting for Justice, A Legacy That Lives On
Today, for Women's History Month, we celebrate Dr. Hazel...
MaryAnn Carr – the first African American Town Supervisor in Westchester County
In a brief masked and socially distant ceremony, with immediate family only, MaryAnn Carr was sworn in as Town of Bedford Supervisor on Wednesday, January 6,...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Celebrating Cynthia Hood – 1st African American Female Detective In White Plains PD
On this day in Black History, on March 14, 2005, Detective Cynthia J Hood was promoted to the Rank of Sergeant, making her the...
Money vs. Power: The Lesson Media Companies Should Learn From The Breakfast Club’s Netflix Deal
A line from the political drama House of Cards captures a truth that applies far beyond politics. The character Frank Underwood once said:
“Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that has stood for centuries.”
That quote perfectly explains the debate surrounding the recent distribution changes involving The Breakfast Club, including its move into a deal with Netflix through its parent distribution network.
At first glance, deals like this appear attractive. Large platforms offer guaranteed revenue, global distribution, and the prestige of being connected to one of the world's largest streaming services. For any show, especially one that has been on the air for years, securing a large contract can look like the logical next step.
But media history shows that the biggest check is not always the best long-term strategy.
The real issue is not just money but the lasting power of...
The Death of Black Owned Media: The Last Piece of Black Ownership at BET Is Gone
The recent buyout of Tyler Perry's ownership stake in BET+ by Paramount Skydance (formerly Paramount Global) is more than a routine corporate move—it's the end of the last direct...
Badge & Barrier Breakers: The Black Women Who Paved the Way in Westchester Law Enforcement.
Black women have played a vital role in shaping law enforcement across Westchester County, often breaking barriers in institutions that historically excluded both women...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Shawyn Patterson-Howard – First Woman Elected Mayor In City Of Mount Vernon
Democratic nominee Shawyn Patterson-Howard (SPH) made history Tuesday, November 5, 2019, when she narrowly won the general election, becoming the First Female Mayor elected...
A $30 Minimum Wage in New York Will Lead to More Unemployment — Here’s Why
In politics, policies are often judged by their intentions. In economics, policies are judged by their outcomes.
That distinction matters as New York City Council...
This Day In Black History – March 11th Lorraine Hansberry Makes History As 1st Black Woman To Produce A Broadway Play
A Raisin in the Sun, the first Broadway play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine Hansberry, debuted at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March...
Dr. Betty Campbell Breaks Barriers As First Black Commissioner of Jurors In NYS
Dr. Betty Campbell, an adjunct professor of criminal and social justice and the Commissioner of Jurors for Westchester County, is the first African-American woman...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Rev. Margaret D. Fountain-Coleman – 1st Black Woman Elected Village of Tuckahoe Trustee
While living in Tuckahoe, New York, Rev. Coleman served as an elected Trustee for the Village of Tuckahoe. In 2008, Rev. Coleman is notably...
Women’s Month Spotlight: Ruth Hassell-Thompson Made Her-story As First Black Councilwoman In City Of Mount Vernon
In 1993, The Honorable Ruth Hassell-Thompson made history when she was elected as the city of Mount Vernon’s first Councilwoman, and again as the...
The Dr. Traci Gardner Women’s History Month Interview
On International Women's Day, Sunday, March 8, 2026, Traci Furbert-Gardner, MD, joined Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson & Larnez Kinsey on the People Before...
Congress Votes to Keep Sexual Misconduct Complaints Secret — Here’s How Your New York Congressmen and Congresswomen Voted for it
This week, the United States House of Representatives quietly held a vote that most Americans will likely never hear about.
The question before Congress was...
Our Students Can’t Read at Competitive Levels — Yet We’re Arguing About Everything Else
America Is Preparing for the AI Economy — But Many of Our Schools Are Not Even Preparing Students for Today
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming...
Trump Signals Cuba Could Be Next After Iran Operation, Raising Questions Across the Caribbean
While the official purpose of the White House event was to celebrate the 2025 MLS Cup champions Inter Miami and soccer star Lionel Messi, President Donald...
Westchester County Opens New Mental Health Safety Net Clinic in White Plains
New facility aims to reduce wait times and expand access to behavioral health services
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WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County has officially opened a new...
