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    Black Westchester Magazine Is Back — The November 2026 E Edition Is Here

    The print tradition is back — digitally. Black Westchester Magazine's November 2026 E Edition is here: 62 pages of news, politics, health, faith, sports and community — free to read online, page by page, just like turning a real newspaper. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Centerfold: Kisha Skipper's...
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    Westchester Community Health Center To Honor Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Regginald Jordan at 2026 Annual Gala

    NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) will host its 2026 Annual Gala, “Inspiring Hope for a Healthy Community,” on Thursday, December 10, from 6:30 PM to 10 PM at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The annual fundraiser celebrates community...
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    The Urgency of Teaching Black Children Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management

    In a world where Black children must navigate unique societal challenges from an early...
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    Our Kitchen is Our Medicine Cabinet: The Case for Culinary Medicine in Black Culture

    In Black culture, the kitchen has always been more than just a place to...
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    Rethinking Salads: A Simple Weapon Against Chronic Diseases in the Black Community

    I remember speaking on a panel once, and someone asked me, “What would you...
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    Political Theater vs Public Health: What the Kennedy Hearing Reveals About America’s Broken System

    The Senate confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary exposed an...
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    The Power of Onions: A Simple, Affordable Superfood for Black Americans

    When it comes to improving our health, many of us imagine strict diets, costly...
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    Breaking the Sugar Cycle in the Black Community

    In 2025, the Black community stands at a critical juncture. A silent force, long...
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    Magnesium: A Key to Holistic Wellness in Black Health

    When discussing Black health, the conversation often centers on systemic health disparities, including hypertension,...
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    Tomatoes: A Nutritional Powerhouse for Black Americans’ Health

    Tomatoes, often celebrated for their versatility in culinary dishes, are much more than a...
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    Alcohol and Cancer: A Call to Action from the Surgeon Genera

    Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a stark warning about the connection between...
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    The Underappreciated Green That Could Help Address Black America’s Health Disparities

    In the ongoing battle against chronic health conditions that disproportionately affect Black Americans, one...
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    The Importance of Physical Exercise for Quality of Life After 50

    In our rapidly aging society, the debate over maintaining a high quality of life...
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    The Mental Health Toll of Identity Politics: A Call for Healing and Resilience

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    Black Westchester Magazine Is Back — The November 2026 E Edition Is Here

    The print tradition is back — digitally. Black Westchester Magazine's November 2026 E Edition is...
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    Westchester Community Health Center To Honor Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Regginald Jordan at 2026 Annual Gala

    NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) will host its 2026 Annual...
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    Filmmaker Wilfred La Salle on “The Veteran” — A Black Veteran’s Story

    Black Westchester's Damon K. Jones sits down with Mount Vernon filmmaker Wilfred "Will" La...
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    Medicare for All: What Does Black America Really Gain While Our Tax Dollars Expand Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants?

    There is something about the Medicare for All conversation that I believe Black America...

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    Medicare for All: What Does Black America Really Gain While Our Tax Dollars Expand Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants?

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    There is something about the Medicare for All conversation that I believe Black America needs to examine more carefully. Every time politicians introduce another...
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    BW NEWS BRIEF: 2026 Westchester Midterm Election Results — Democrats Score Major Victories Following Countywide Voting Machine Failure

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    Hochul, James and DiNapoli win statewide; Cait Conley defeats Mike Lawler in the 17th Congressional District; Skipper unseats Nolan for District 15 County Legislator,...
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    BW NEWS BRIEF: Westchester BOE Continues Counting Emergency Ballots Following Election Day Voting Machine Failure

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    Nearly 80,000 emergency ballots scanned as officials work to ensure every valid vote is counted following countywide Election Day disruptions. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The...
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    Skipper leads on early votes, Lawler Concedes, Latimer Wins Re-Election — Election Day ballots count from 11 a.m. today

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    The count was delayed by an Election Day technical failure in Westchester County, where a late ballot programming update prevented scanners from reading ballots...
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    STATEMENT FROM THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

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    (White Plains, NY) – “Our message to voters is simple: Every lawful vote will be counted. Pursuant to a Consent Decree ordered by New...
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