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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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Keith Allen, Port Chester’s First African American Asst. Principal Understands The Assignment

This past fall the first African American Assistant Principal took office at Port Chester...

The Greenburgh Housing Relocation Crisis Update

Okay, once again, it's time for some REAL TALK! The Greenburgh Housing Authority's Executive Director,...

The Greenburgh Housing Relocation Crisis Update

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Yonkers Councilwoman Shanae Williams Announces Candidacy for County Clerk

Yonkers City Councilwoman Shanae Williams announced her candidacy for Westchester County Clerk at a...

Pelham Democratic Committee Writes Letter To Pelham Elected Officials Calling For Racial Justice In Pelham

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YONKERS STRONG

Yonkers, New York, my beautiful hometown of over 200,000 residents, a majestic city with...

Yonkers City Council Sends Letter to Governor Cuomo Requesting Secured Benefits for Government Employees

Yonkers Councilwoman  Diaz, Council  President Khader & Councilwoman Williams ask Governor Cuomo to Secure...

DMX and Nice & Smooth Rock City Fest In Mount Vernon

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the city of Mount Vernon witnessed a true celebration...

With All The Drama With Coach And Superintendent, Let’s Not Forgot To Celebrate New Rochelle High School Huguenots

NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - ALL WITHOUT HEAD COACH All...

Candidate For Yonkers City Council District 3 Tasha Diaz Speaks On Affordable Housing

Diaz commits to implement affordable housing in District 3, in the City of Yonkers. YONKERS,...

Mayor Bramson Appoints Jared Rice To New Rochelle City Court Judge

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – Mayor Noam Bramson announced the appointment of Jared R. Rice...

DMX, The Lox, Swizz Beats, Drag On & Sean Cross Rock Westchester County Center For ‘Double R’ CEO Dee BDay

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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...