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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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Let The People Speak! By Tamara Stewart

The principle of free speech is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United...

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) Honored with City Proclamation for Five Years of Climate and Technology Leadership

Mount Vernon, NY – September 23, 2025 The Mount Vernon City Council has officially recognized Environmental...

Woman’s Body Found in Abandoned Mount Vernon House Under Investigation

Mount Vernon, NY — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered inside an...

Adriana Erin Rivera Shares Excerpt of Her Book “Paloma’s Song,” Dedicated to 1898 Conquest of Puerto Rico at MV Gallery

Adriana Erin Rivera, an award-winning New Jersey-raised author of Puerto Rican descent, shared excerpts...

When the Watchmen Sleep: Mount Vernon’s Voter Roll Lawsuit Is a Warning to All

In Mount Vernon, a lawsuit filed by local resident and former candidate Bill Schwartz...

MV Charter Revisions Commission Voted Not To Adopt Final Final Report, Proposed Revisions Will Not Be On November Ballot

On Wednesday, the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission held a meeting to vote on...

Systemic Exclusion of Latino Voices in the Mount Vernon Charter Revision Process

Westchester Latinos Unidos Founder and Executive Director Elvira Castillo wrote a strongly worded letter,...

“Before We Rewrite the Charter, Let’s Pause and Rebuild the Process” – Former Mayor Richard Thomas

Mayor Thomas urges Mount Vernon to delay charter proposals, fix the process, and return...

Former MV Vernon Police Sgt Mario Stewart Sentenced For Use Of Excessive Force

A former Mount Vernon police sergeant, 46-year-old Mario Stewart, is set to spend six...

It’s Not The Mount Vernon Charter — It’s Who Mount Vernon Elects

Mount Vernon’s leaders want to rewrite the rules, but refuse to fix the habits....

MVPD Arrest Suspect in June 29th Shooting

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 10:02 a.m., officers from the Mount Vernon...

Kenneth Plummer Resigns As Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee District Leader

Kenneth Plummer sends his District Leader Resignation, Effective Immediately, in an email dated Tuesday,...

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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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KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still being pulled into a campaign I left behind? Imagine getting up...