Why Westchester County Can’t Attract Black Male Teachers
Westchester County, New York, is celebrated for its diversity and proximity to New York City. Yet, in its classrooms, a glaring gap persists in...
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education: A Path to Equity in Special Education at SWBOCES
Special Education leader provides guidance, expertise in key area for ensuring equity for all students
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S)...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
Bethel Gospel Assembly: Harlem’s Heartbeat of Service and Empowerment
On November 28, 2024, Bethel Gospel Assembly hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothes Giveaway, and it was a beautiful testament to the power...
Get Ready to Witness a Story That Will Change Your Life: The Honorable Shyne Premiere
The Honorable Shyne premiere was an experience that will shake you to your core. If you weren’t there on November 13, 2024, you missed...
Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago, IL – In a landmark decision on November 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of actor and singer Jussie Smollett, ruling...
Finding the Right Fit: A Parent’s Journey Through the Yonkers Public School Expo
Parenting is hard—especially when it comes to picking the right school for your kid. It’s not just about grades or test scores, it’s about...
Dr. Albert Vann Way: Honoring a Legacy of Education, Activism, and Empowerment
On November 17, 2024, a transformative event unfolded in Brooklyn with the renaming of McDonough Street and Stuyvesant Avenue to Dr. Albert Vann Way—a...
Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Listening Circle at GPL
Greenburgh Public Library and The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Offer Community Listening Circles - Nov. 14th - Building Bridges for Racial Equity and...
New Rochelle City Council Appoints New City Manager
City Council Selects Wilfredo Melendez, PE as new City Manager
The New Rochelle City Council announced Wednesday night their unanimous selection of Wilfredo Melendez, PE...
Yonkers Mayor Spano & Yonkers Parks Dept. Rename Daylighting III Honoring Hispanic Heritage
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone, staff, residents, and community members on Monday, October 21 at 1 PM at...
G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders
G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders 2024 in the October 21 issue. Explaining the selection process, Crain’s editors...
Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans – particularly women –...
Maya Wiley Comes To Westchester
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...
Dear America, A Letter from Black Women: A Film That Demands Our Attention
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, I attended the screening of "Dear America, A Letter from Black Women" at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, and let...
Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business
MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a local favorite in Mount Vernon, is...
Former Children’s Village Counselor Convicted Of Rape Of A Teen
The conduct occurred at the Dobbs Ferry Children’s Village facility in 2021
A former employee of Children’s Village, a New York City-contracted juvenile center that...
Yonkers Fire Department Kicks Off Recruitment For New Firefighters
Fire Department Accepting Applications October 18 - December 18, 2024, at Fire Recruitment Office and Civil Service Office at One Larkin Center
Yonkers Mayor Mike...
Westchester Community Health Center’s Gala Celebrates ‘Still We Rise: CommunityCentered’ Honoring Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares
Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) invites the community to its annual gala, themed "Still We Rise: Community Centered." This inspiring event will be held...
Pete Rock And Common Release Mini-Documentary, ‘The Auditorium Vol.1’
Common and Pete Rock have released a short film chronicling the making of their critically acclaimed project, The Auditorium Vol. 1, Jayquan reported on RocktheBells.com,...
