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Maya Wiley Comes To Westchester

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Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary With Annual Cocktail Reception “A Seat at the Table” with Maya Wiley

Over 200 individuals gathered at The Sailhouse (238 Green St, Tarrytown) for the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) 48th Cocktail Reception, “A Seat At The Table” Thursday, October 17th.

The evening built up to a panel discussion where MSNBC Legal Analyst, Civil Rights Attorney, Activist, and Author Maya Wiley discussed her new book, “Remember You Are A Wiley,” and other political issues joined by NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and County Legislator Jewel Williams-Johnson. Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, President of the Mount Vernon Chapter served as the events Mistress of Ceremony. Everyone was blessed with an autographed copy of Wiley’s book, which is a moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst, professor, civil rights lawyer, and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.

For over 42 years, the WBWPC has been vital in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process.  The WBWPC was founded in 1976. For 48 years, the WBWPC has played a vital role in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process in Westchester County. The WBWPC is a six-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Bedford, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, and Yonkers.

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary With Annual Cocktail Reception “A Seat at the Table” with Maya Wiley

Over 200 individuals gathered at The Sailhouse (238 Green St, Tarrytown) for the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) 48th Cocktail Reception, “A Seat At The Table” Thursday, October 17th.

The evening built up to a panel discussion where MSNBC Legal Analyst, Civil Rights Attorney, Activist, and Author Maya Wiley discussed her new book, “Remember You Are A Wiley,” and other political issues joined by NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and County Legislator Jewel Williams-Johnson. Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, President of the Mount Vernon Chapter served as the events Mistress of Ceremony. Everyone was blessed with an autographed copy of Wiley’s book, which is a moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst, professor, civil rights lawyer, and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley.

For over 42 years, the WBWPC has been vital in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process.  The WBWPC was founded in 1976. For 48 years, the WBWPC has played a vital role in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process in Westchester County. The WBWPC is a six-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Bedford, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, and Yonkers.

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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