Mount Vernon Man Fatally Shot in New Rochelle, Police Say No Active Damage To The Public

(Photo above courtesy of Talk Of The Sound) A 22-year-old...

Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn In As Westchester’s First Black County Executive

Surrounded by colleagues, family members, and friends, Kenneth W....

Denzel Washington, Magic Johnson & Fannie Lou Hamer Among Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

President Joe Biden also honored Hillary Clinton, Lionel Messi,...

Former Mt Vernon Bldg Dept Employees Arrested & Charged With Deed Fraud

Charlene Humphreys and Damon Davis, two former employees of...

Westchester County’s Black Students Are Getting Left Behind

In Westchester County, New York—a region known for its...

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard & MVPD Leadership Press Conf on DOJ Investigation Report

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, along with the executive leadership of...

City of Mount Vernon Responds to Receiving DOJ Investigation Into The MVPD

The City of Mount Vernon received the release of...

U.S. Attorney Announces Findings Of Civil Rights Violations By The Mt Vernon Police Dept

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern...

Politics

The Case for Reparations: Addressing Centuries of Injustice Against Black Americans

The debate over reparations for Black Americans has gained increasing prominence in recent years as the nation continues to grapple with its long history...

The 2024 Presidential Race and the Continued emasculation of Black Men

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, we’re witnessing a troubling trend in how liberal media and political figures portray Black men. Across the...

The Democratic Party and Black Male Voters: A Call for Genuine Advocacy Over Empty Promises

As the Democratic Party seeks to maintain its historical support among Black voters, it faces a growing challenge: the disillusionment of Black men. This...

Harris’s Plan for Black Men: Will It Be Enough to Secure Their Votes?

As the upcoming election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a pivotal question: Will they effectively address Black men's unique needs and priorities in America?...

The Misguided Myth of Black Male Defection—and Why Democrats Must Start Listening to Black Men

In recent years, a narrative has emerged suggesting that Black male voters are abandoning the Democratic Party in favor of the GOP. This storyline,...

Mayor Eric Adams Indicted

Politics Eric Adams indictment unsealed: New York mayor charged in campaign contribution scheme A 57-page five-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday morning has charged Mayor Eric...

Haitians for Harris is Launched!

A group of Haitian-Americans alarmed by the recent and unfounded attacks on Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, have launched Haitians for Harris.  The group joins...

Betrayal or Caution? California Democrats Accused of Sabotaging Own Reparations Bills

In a controversial move that has ignited protests and heightened political tensions, the California state legislature has held off on two key bills that...

AIPAC’s Millions: Should Politicians Receiving Pro-Israel Funds Register as Foreign Agents?”

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has become a powerful force in U.S. politics, raising significant questions about foreign influence on American democracy...

Barack Obama Announced Plaza At Obama Presidential Center Will Be Renamed in Honor of John Lewis

On Wednesday, July 17th, the fourth anniversary of his passing, former President Barack Obama announced that the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center will...

Mamaroneck Mayor Sharon Torres Exposes Alleged Corruption in WESTHAB Housing Project, Shaking Westchester County Village

https://youtu.be/8NALj-n11VU?si=SQbehosKQLlza1pA At a recent village board meeting, Mamaroneck Mayor Sharon Torres ignited intense debate over the proposed Hunter Tier lot affordable housing development, raising serious...

Former Westchester County Legislator Herman Keith Passes Away at 88

With profound sorrow and deep respect, we announce the passing of the Honorable Herman Keith, former County Legislator and trailblazer, on June 22, 2024....

Jewish Voters Surge while Black Leadership Remains Silent and Turnout Plummets

Recent elections in New York's Westchester County have highlighted a stark contrast in voter engagement: while Black communities see alarmingly low turnout, other groups...

Dollars vs. Democracy: How Financial Disparities Threaten Black Political Power in Westchester

Mount Vernon, the beating heart of Black Westchester, stands at a critical crossroads. With Blacks comprising 80% of its population, this city has long...

AG General Tish James on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Federal Law Blocking Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns

Letitia “Tish” James, the 67th Attorney General for the state of New York today issued a statement after the United States Supreme Court announced...

OpenSecrets: Biden Top Recipient of Pro-Israel Money Over 34 Years

Washington, D.C. - President Joe Biden, the highest recipient of pro-Israel lobby donations over the past 34 years according to OpenSecrets.org, has vehemently defended...

Did Mondaire Jones turn his back on the Black community by not supporting Jamaal Bowman? The Congressional Black Caucus says YES!

Former House member Mondaire Jones caused a stir among progressive Democrats and the Westchester Black community after endorsing Rep. Jamaal Bowman's primary opponent, George...

WBPC responds to NBEAF: ‘You can’t speak for Black people in CD 16 when you have done No Work for Black people in CD16

Controversy Surrounds National Black Empowerment Action Fund's Support for George Latimer The National Black Empowerment Action Fund (NBEAF) has recently announced its support for George...

Money, Politics, and the U.S.-Israel Relationship: The Need for Transparency and Accountability

Recent campaign finance data on opensecrets.org reveals that pro-Israel interest groups donated over $21 million to New York politicians between 1990 and 2024. The top 10 recipients,...

The Alarming Rise of Hate Crimes Against Black Americans: Confronting Trauma and Demanding Change

In a year marked by an overall decline in violent crime across the United States, a disturbing trend has emerged from the FBI's annual...

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