June - 2021

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With Construction Under Way, NUL Celebrates Harlem, “The Beating Heart of Black Culture

“With soil exhaustion and the boll weevil pushing Southern blacks away from the land, Harlem became a destination of almost mythical proportions, where manufacturing jobs, a united community, and an escape from poll taxes and Jim Crow laws awaited. It was exotic, colorful, sensuous; a place that partied late into the night.” -- James Roman, Chronicles of Old New York With construction of its new headquarters underway in Harlem, the National Urban League this week took a step

Safeguarding Black History

Two racist officials of the Hudson, Ohio, Memorial Day celebration tried to sabotage a Black history message being delivered by the keynote speaker during a remembrance ceremony this year. The speaker, a white retired Army colonel, had his mic cut off by the two racists when he began to describe how Memorial Day ceremonies were begun by African Americans to honor Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. But the plot backfired when the colonel continued to speak without the a

Black joy is an act of revolution by Shelly Ann Panton

As we move past this first nationally recognized Juneteenth, the emotion that fills me most is joy. And before you rush to tell me why this shouldn’t make me happy and the many ways and reasons why I should be mad, please let me explain. Black joy is an act of revolution. Let me say that again. Black Joy is an act of revolution. We were not even supposed to survive. We were meant to work ourselves into early graves, replaced in the fields by the children they forced us to hav

Mr. Dixon Promoted to Middle School Principal

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- The White Plains Board of Education appointed Assistant Principal Leroy Dixon to the position of Principal at the Eastview Middle School at last night’s Board of Education meeting. He replaces Daisy Rodrigues Roncagliolo who resigned to take a position in another district. Sixty candidates applied for the position and Mr. Dixon was the unanimous choice of the advisory interviewing committee. Mr. Dixon has been with the school district for 17 years, begi

Three Urgent Steps to Defend Democracy from Cynics and Skeptics

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - The far-right attack on voting rights is fierce. And the unwillingness of some Senate Democrats to challenge rules that allow a Republican minority to block voting rights bills is making some question whether we can turn back the tide of voter suppression. As the Black Voters Matter Freedom Ride Bus Tour makes its way through Southern cities including Nashville, Atlanta, Columbia, Raleigh, and Richmond with the final stop in Washington, DC, we must red

County Executive Introduces Legislation Aimed at Combatting Discrimination in Westchester

(White Plains, NY) – When Westchester County Executive George Latimer took office in 2018, he made it a priority to strengthen and revitalize the Westchester County Human Rights Commission – a commission he helped to establish with State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and former Board Chair Lois Bronz during his time serving at the Board of Legislators. Joined by the Westchester County Human Rights Commission and representatives from some of the County’s volunt

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: A financially stable city is a successful city

In the final laps of the campaign trail, Lauren Carter is determined to spread the message of moving Mount Vernon in the right direction. Lauren, as well as the community members, have exchanged thoughts about the city’s fiscal status. There is a major concern about the city losing its credit rating just over three years ago. “There were some individuals in office who failed to handle their responsibilities and lacked transparency. So various credit agencies withdrew our cred

Youth Shelter Program named Lead Agency for MV Emerging Adult Justice Partnership

MOUNT VERNON, NY — The City of Mount Vernon has announced that the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) will be the lead agency in a new partnership with the 9th Judicial District and Mount Vernon City Court. The Emerging Adult Justice Part of the Mount Vernon City Court is a new initiative established in the Ninth Judicial District. The mission of the Mount Vernon Emerging Adult Justice Part or “Emerging Adult Court” is to provide meaningful opportunities for resolvin

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