Public Enemy’s Fear Of A Black Planet – Why 35 Year Later This Album Is Still Relevant
Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Turns 35 This Year!
From time to time, I will be doing a series of throwback CD reviews...
We’ll Always Love Big Poppa – We’ll Always Love Ya Big… 28 Years Later
Biggie, Biggie, Biggie, can't you see?Sometimes your words just hypnotize meAnd I just love your flashy waysGuess that's why they broke, and you're so...
Westchester’s Housing Crisis: How Systemic Segregation Keeps Black Families Locked Out
Let’s be honest—Westchester County is more segregated than the South. The harsh reality is that Black people in the South often own more homes...
Celebration of Life: Leaders Remember Dr. Hazel N. Dukes At Packed Harlem Funeral
The first female president of the NAACP's New York State Conference, Dr. Hazel Dukes, was a key player in the civil rights movement and...
Westchester County Board of Legislators Joins Fight Against Con Edison’s Proposed Rate Hikes
The Westchester County Board of Legislators has taken decisive action to protect residents against Con Edison's proposed rate increases. In a unanimous, bipartisan vote on...
Grace Baptist Church HBCU Weekend
The Grace HBCU Weekend 2025 college fair commenced on Saturday, February 22, 2025, featuring representatives from Benedict College, Clarke Atlanta University, Cheney University, the...
Tragedy in Newark: 14-Year-Old Suspect Charged in Fatal Police Shooting
Newark, NJ - March 8, 2025 - A community is in mourning following a tragic shooting in Newark, New Jersey, where a 14-year-old boy allegedly...
More Evidence Suggests Political Motives Behind Charges Against Mayor Eric Adams
New York, NY – Recent developments in the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams have raised concerns about potential political motivations influencing...
Dems Protest, Heckle Trump At SOTU Address, Latimer Says It’s “Inappropriate”
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) heckled President Trump early in his speech, leading to Green's removal from the House chamber where the president was addressing...
Aleida Castillo Announces Her Candidacy For Mount Vernon City Council
On Monday, March 3rd, Aleida Castillo officially announced her intent to run for Mount Vernon City Council in the Tuesday, June 24th Democratic Primary...
Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Our Soul Sistah, Angie Stone.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63. About 4 a.m., the vehicle she was riding...
Byron Donalds Looks to Make History as the First Black Governor of Florida
In a bold and historic move, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has officially declared his candidacy for the Florida governorship in the 2026 election. If...
NAACP Mourns the Passing of Decades-Long Leader & Trailblazing Icon Hazel N. Dukes
NEW YORK - Today, the NAACP is mourning the passing of our New York State Conference President and organizational leader, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes. In addition to...
Federal Government Employees Who Lost Jobs, Learn How To Transition To State, County Or Local Employment
Hundreds of thousands of people could have been affected by the directives from the Trump administration, according to data from OPM, although the exact number of...
Mount Vernon Native Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Orchestrating $7.6 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
Jacob Carter Personally Received Over $1.7 Million in Kickbacks for Obtaining U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Over 1,000 Applicants
Matthew Podolsky,...
Community Mourns The Passing of 13-Year-Old Avayah Almond
On the morning of Friday, February 21st, Edward Williams student 13-year-old Avayah Almond passed away by suicide.
"This is a painful moment for the...
Standing in Solidarity with New York’s Corrections Officers
Congressman Mike Lawler, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Westchester County Legislator James Nolan visited Sing Sing Correctional Facility to stand in unwavering solidarity with the...
Nicole Lucio Announces Candidacy for Mount Vernon City Council
Today, Nicole Lucio officially announced her intent to run for Mount Vernon City Council, pledging to focus on improving Mount Vernon by encouraging open...
Governor Wes Moore Appointed to U.S. Council of Governors
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the bipartisan Council of Governors, a distinguished group dedicated to enhancing collaboration...
Harckham Honors First Woman / Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command at Camp Smith
Senator also extends thanks to Guard members for their work in NYS correctional facilities
New York State Senator Pete Harckham presented a special Senate Proclamation and...
