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    The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

    More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about Historically Black Colleges and Universities because I knew firsthand what an HBCU could do for a young Black student. I was 19 years old and attending Claflin University when I began...

    What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

    https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman. Publisher Damon K. Jones goes beyond the usual political talking points to ask Blakeman direct questions about the issues affecting...
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    Westchester Leaders Confront Asthma Crisis in Black Communities at Mount Vernon Forum

    Mount Vernon, NY — November 7, 2025 — Community members, health professionals, and local leaders...

    Fourteen Years in the Fog By Dr. Derek H. Suite, M.D.

    The Car Is Empty When the Conductor Finds Her — Again “Grand Central, miss.” Lauren Thomas jolts...

    What Really Happened to SNAP: Intentions, Incentives, and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

    There is a strange ritual in American politics where temporary policies are treated as...

    The ACA Offer and the Counteroffer: Would Cutting Out Big Insurance Finally Put People First?

    As the government shutdown entered another week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made what...

    A Continuing Resolution Can’t Fix Healthcare

    There have now been fifteen votes to keep the government open. Democrats have consistently...

    New York Declares State of Emergency on SNAP Benefits — Black New Yorkers Face the Hardest Hit

    In October 30, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency as the federal government...

    Legionnaires’ Outbreak Exposes Hidden Health Risks for Black Families Living in Westchester’s Aging Buildings

    Westchester County is currently in the midst of a pressing public health crisis that...

    Mount Vernon’s Dirty Secret: Toxic Smoke and Black Political Neglect

    For years, a silent environmental crime has been unfolding in Mount Vernon, New York....

    When Sleep Goes Wrong: The Disorders No One Told You Existed By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

    You weren't taught much about sleep disorders in school. Your doctor doesn't have time...

    Autism, The Politics of Health, and the Questions No One Wants to Answer

    When Donald Trump warned against Tylenol use during pregnancy, critics called it reckless. When...

    The Importance of Farmers Markets: Spotlight on Greenburgh Farmers Market by Dare to Be Different

    EVERY 2ND AND 4 SATURDAY IN GREENBURGH NY 10-2AM Farmers markets have always been...

    Westchester Faces Legionnaires’ Outbreak: How to Prevent the Spread

    Westchester County, NY — Officials have confirmed a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has left two people dead and...

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    The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

    More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about...

    What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

    https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with...

    If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

    More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures...

    “Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

    Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in...

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    “Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

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    THE WARNING BLACK AMERICA IGNORED: HOW THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND INTEGRATION FAILED TO DELIVER ECONOMIC FREEDOM

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