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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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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...

Crisis at the New Rochelle Police Department By the Editorial Board of New RoAR News

Is Anyone Taking This Seriously? Facts: On  June 5, 2020, New Rochelle Police Officer Alec McKenna shot...

Youth Shelter Of Westchester 46th Anniversary Gala

The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala, on Friday,...

Judge Denies Reargument, Upholds Dismissal in Jonathan Davis Harassment Case

Process Matters: Court Refuses to Revive Dismissed Case Mount Vernon, NY — In a decisive...

Sister To Sister International 30th Anniversary Gala

Over 400 people gathered at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle to...

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Hosts Violence Prevention Initiatives Roundtable

11 nonprofits supported with state funds met to discuss the success of anti-violence initiatives...

NY Attorney General Tish James Faces Crisis of Confidence: Black Law Enforcement Group Declares “No Confidence” in Handling of Police Shooting Case

In a scathing statement released Wednesday, a national organization of Black law enforcement professionals...

Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels Celebrates 32nd Birthday

Close to 100 individuals came from all over the county to El Patio (159...

CE Latimer Appoints Terrance Raynor Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety

Latimer Promotes Terrance Raynor from Acting Commissioner and Adds James Luciano as Chief of...

Commemorating the Peekskill Riots 1949-2024 By Jelle Simons

If you’re looking to be inspired and learn more about who Paul Robeson was...

Family, Friends Mourn Loss Of The Honorable Herman Keith

Family, friends and community members gathered at Community Baptist Church, Saturday, July 20th to...

Westchester Residents Gather to Demand Netanyahu be Arrested for War Crimes

 Coalition of local Westchester organizations demonstrates in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...

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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...