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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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Three Kings Day – When The Stars Find You

January 6, 2026. Early evening. And surprisingly warm, especially compared to the frigid stretch...

DMX Will Be Posthumously Ordained as Minister at Historic Underground Railroad Site, On January 10th

The Gospel Cultural Center announces the historic posthumous ordination of Deacon Earl Simmons, known globally as the...

Bye Bye MetroCard, Hello OMNY – Countywide Rollout of Contactless Fare Payment System Begins Jan 4, 2026

WESTCHESTER COUNTY PREPARES FOR OMNY ROLLOUT WITH FULL BEE-LINE INSTALLATION New Fare Technology Will Speed...

Local Churches Offer Solace to 30 Cottage Ave Fire Victims

Christ Tabernacle Church and Oneness Rehoboth Church each stepped forward to provide vital support...

WCPR Statement On DA Susan Cacace’s Decision Not To Pursue Charges On Peekskill Police For Beating Damar Fields

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace has chosen not to prosecute a police officer...

DA Declines To Prosecute Peekskill Police Officers Involved In Disturbing Arrest Of Damar Fields

The cops involved in a contentious arrest at a Peekskill waterfront park will not...

Legislator Ben Boykin Honored At Union Baptist Church Senior Luncheon

Union Baptist Church recognized and honored County Legislator Ben Boykin at the UBC Senior...

Social Housing Forum – You Didn’t Miss a Meeting, You Missed a Moment in Westchester

Let’s ground this in reality before we talk about vibes. Nearly half of New York...

Westchester County Human Rights Commission Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Human Rights Day 2025 Program

In honor of Human Rights Day and its 25th anniversary of combating discrimination and...

Environmental Leaders of Color Celebrate 2nd Annual Graduation Showcasing Student Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

On Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) proudly hosted its...

Resisting Slavery By Another Name: An Intimate Night Of Memory, Breath & Becoming

RESISTING SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME - THE POWERFUL RISE OF THE NAACP Some nights arrive...

Man Suspected In Theft Of Shaq’s 180K Customized Range Rover Arrested In Mt Vernon

Suspect accused of stealing Shaquille O'Neal's custom Range Rover in Georgia was arrested in...

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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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Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

Early voting for the November 3 General Election starts tomorrow — Saturday, October 24 — and runs for nine days through Sunday, November 1....

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

https://youtu.be/sZ9FlpRlC8M In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...

Skipper Detained After Altercation With Opponent’s Mother at Yonkers Candidates Night

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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...