Author: DAMON K JONES
On the evening of June 21st, former President Donald J. Trump ordered a series of coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s top nuclear facilities in an operation labeled “Midnight Hammer.” The U.S. military targeted key sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow using stealth bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles. Trump took to the airwaves declaring the strikes a complete success, stating the Iranian enrichment infrastructure was “totally obliterated.” While the mainstream media focuses on the geopolitical implications and military precision of the strikes, the real political story is unfolding here at home. Trump’s decision not only marks a dramatic escalation in U.S.–Iran tensions…
As Kenny Plummer continues to assert political influence in Mount Vernon—promoting candidates, guiding campaign decisions, and positioning himself as a leader in the city’s political future—newly obtained documents raise serious questions about the financial interests that may be shaping, or benefiting from, his involvement. What began as public concern over his role in the controversial Rise Up Mount Vernon PAC has evolved into a broader examination of possible conflicts of interest, undisclosed financial obligations, and ethical concerns that merit closer scrutiny. At the center of this controversy is a fourth-floor condominium on Nosband Avenue in White Plains, New York—and a…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood before the American people and said with a straight face: “Not a single undocumented immigrant gets a dime in federal taxpayer dollars for any part of comprehensive Medicaid coverage.” Let’s call it what it is: a lie dressed up as legalese—carefully crafted to mislead, distract, and protect a broken political narrative. Jeffries wants you to believe that undocumented immigrants aren’t costing taxpayers a thing when it comes to Medicaid. What he conveniently leaves out is that state taxpayers—not federal—are footing the bill. And the price tag is growing fast. In California alone, the cost of providing…
What began as a Sunday service at Friendship Worship Center turned into a bold political and spiritual charge, as Archbishop C. Nathan Edwers used the Father’s Day platform to endorse three prominent local candidates: retired Police Lieutenant and former PBA President Nicholas Mastrogiorgio, former Mayor André Wallace, and sitting Mount Vernon City Court Judge Peter Davis. Opening with a sobering truth — “One in three Black men will be incarcerated in their lifetime, compared to one in seventeen white men” — Bishop Edwers reminded the congregation that their silence at the ballot box equates to consent. “We’ve been taught to hate ourselves,” Edwers shared…
Donald J. Trump built his political brand on a bold promise: no new wars. It was more than a talking point — it was a rejection of the neoconservative playbook that dragged America into costly, endless entanglements in Iraq and Afghanistan. From the moment he launched his 2016 campaign, Trump positioned himself as a peacemaker, a disruptor of the military-industrial complex, and the president who would bring our troops home. In 2024, that promise was renewed and amplified. He told his base he would stay out of Ukraine, avoid World War III, and stop funding other people’s battles. But now, in the…
In a series that has defied expectations, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now just one win away from etching their names into the NBA record books, and capturing their first championship in franchise history. Holding a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers, the Thunder have leveraged youth, speed, and chemistry to overpower their more experienced opponents. Game 5 saw breakout performances from Jalen Williams, who dropped 40 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who added 31, as OKC cruised to a blowout win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is also on the cusp of making NBA history. With a potential NBA Finals win and Finals…
Mount Vernon, NY — Mount Vernon Democratic District Leader Kenny Plummer is facing mounting allegations of residency fraud, political manipulation, and ethical misconduct—but despite multiple formal complaints and even a written admission from Plummer himself, the Democratic Party has remained silent. The question now: What are they hiding? Two Formal Complaints, Zero Response Two separate complaints—one dated February 28, 2025, and another on June 12, 2025—have been submitted to the Westchester County Board of Elections and local Democratic officials, yet neither has received a response. The February letter detailed allegations that Plummer no longer resides at his claimed address of 14–16 Martens Place…
Formal letters have been sent to the Westchester County Board of Elections, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office, and the Chair of the Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee, calling for the immediate removal and investigation of Democratic District Leader Kenny Plummer. We at Black Westchester recently reported on the questionable activities involving Kenny Plummer, developer Rella Fogliano, and the Political Action Committee Rise Up Mount Vernon. Our investigation uncovered a troubling pattern of political influence and financial maneuvering, including sizable developer donations funneled through party structures and PACs that appear designed to secure control over Mount Vernon elections. These activities raise serious concerns about…
President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with China has made headlines for restoring rare-earth mineral exports and setting a 55% tariff on Chinese goods. But the real question is: what does this mean for Black America? While the mainstream media discusses inflation, diplomacy, and supply chains, Black communities need to look deeper. This isn’t just about global economics—it’s a test of whether we will remain consumers or become producers in a rapidly changing world economy. Rare-earth minerals may sound distant from everyday life, but they power the tech we use daily—smartphones, electric vehicles, even military defense systems. The industries fueled…
A Routine Takeoff Turned Catastrophic The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, tail number VT-ANB, lifted off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 1:38 p.m. IST. Just 62 seconds into its ascent, the pilot issued a distress call—”Mayday”—as the aircraft reached an altitude of only 625 feet. Within moments, the plane nosedived and crashed into a densely populated area in the Meghani Nagar neighborhood of Ahmedabad, striking a doctors’ hostel near B.J. Medical College. A massive explosion followed, sending fire and black smoke billowing into the sky, igniting fears of casualties beyond the aircraft. Fatal Toll Initial reports from local authorities confirm over…