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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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Rep. Latimer Recognizes Local NAACP Leaders In 16th Congressional District

From the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman George Latimer recognized local NAACP...

Legacy In The Rain: NAACP Honors Mount Vernon’s Mayors With Power and Purpose

It was one of those days when the sky was thick with clouds and...

The Movement in Movement: Westchester Women Pulled Up, Spoke Truth, and Made History at Philipse Manor Hall

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, was not just another date on the calendar. It was...

Ebermann’s Petition Against MVPL Granted In Part; 101 Summit Acquisition Resolution Annulled For Violating NY’s Open Meetings Law

Black Westchester recently reported that Axel Ebermann, a local taxpayer has taken legal action...

Labor and Community Leaders Hold Riverside Rally Against Medicaid and Medicare Cuts

100+ constituents of Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) protested the roughly $700 billion in cuts...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) & DOGE Close Hearing Office In White Plains

The Social Security Administration (SSA) permanently closed the White Plains Office of Hearings Operations...

Mount Vernon Residents Graduate from Clean Energy Training Program Through Comrie Enterprises and Tauris Tech

In a significant step toward workforce development and environmental sustainability, thirteen residents from Mount...

Young Voices, Powerful Beats: Mount Vernon’s Youth Shine

Photo above by Dennis Richmond, Jr., the Parking Lot of Foodtown of Mount Vernon...

Lorraine Lopez Sworn-In As Newest Yonkers Board Of Education Trustee

Mayor Spano Appoints Former City Councilwoman & Community Leader, Lorraine Lopez, To Yonkers Board...

ArtsWestchester CEO Announces Loss Of Federal Grants, Reaches Out To Community To Support Their Fill-the-Gap Campaign

There has been a bombardment of headlines in the mainstream news talking about federal...

Playland Opening Memorial Day Weekend, Free admission & Rides Sat. May 24th – Mon, May 26th. Parking $10 per car.

With a potentially reduced selection of rides in the early season and possibly later...

A Decade of Impact: New Rochelle’s My Brother’s Keeper Celebrates 10 Years and Earns National Certification

Ten years of commitment to New Rochelle’s youth culminated on May 12 as the...

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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

Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in Handcuffs Following Restroom Altercation YONKERS, NY — The former president of...

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

Originally published October 21, 2026. Updated Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:56 p.m. to include a statement from the YPD. YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County...

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...