The Black Press of America Celebrates 195 Years of Pleading the Cause of African Descendants
On March 16, 1827, Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm founded the first Black-owned newspaper in the U.S. They did so because there were…
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Westchester County Pan Hellenic Council Honorees for 2022
WHITE PLAINS, NY — The National Pan Hellenic Council, Westchester County Chapter sponsored its 4th installment of “Westchester Greeks Honor” virtually on Friday night, May…
President Biden Announces Clemency and Pardons for 78 People, Details New Steps for Criminal Justice
President Joe Biden announced he’s using his clemency powers for the first time, issuing commutations for 75 drug offenders. Biden also issued three pardons, including…
Latimer Announces Implementation of Recommendations by Police Reform & Reimagining Task Force
WHITE PLAINS, NNY — After months of research, public input and planning, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is updating the public on the County’s implementation…
Ted Lee, Jr. Passes, Leaving a Legacy of a Life Well-Lived
WHITE PLAINS, NY — The community mourns the passing of Theodore Jay Lee, Jr., a beloved member of the Westchester community and beyond. Theodore Lee,…
Attorney General James Provides Guidance to Protect the Digital Privacy of People Seeking Abortion
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today offered guidance to protect the privacy of individuals seeking abortion care and prevent unwanted digital…
Rev. Erwin Trollinger Celebrates Two Milestones in the Gospel Ministry
WHITE PLAINS, NY — As Rev. Erwin Lee Trollinger. Jr., M.Th. celebrated his 10th Pastoral Anniversary as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in White Plains,…
Diamond Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
White Plains, NY (May 18, 2022) The Lower Hudson Valley Diamond (LHVD) Foundation hosted an afternoon reception on Sunday, May 15, 2022, recognizing their 2022…
Serena Williams’ Status as the G.O.A.T. is Defined by More Than Her Performance on the Court
“A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.” – Serena Williams In the days since tennis…
Environmental Leaders of Color Teach Students About Clean Energy and Climate Change
MOUNT VERNON, NY — Environmental Leaders of Color, a Mount Vernon-based organization committed to educating marginalized communities about climate change and clean energy, celebrated the…