Author: DAMON K JONES
Black Love is a profound and unique bond shared between Black men and women, transcending the various forms of love we experience in our lives. It is a connection that many of us seek, hoping to find a compatible partner with whom we can share a deep, romantic love. In times of hardship and stress, it is essential to lean on the support of our loved ones, especially our life partners who share our values and interests. These meaningful relationships, filled with Black Love, can provide solace and help us cope with the challenges that life inevitably presents. Maintaining healthy…
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, where both Christian churches and mosques are being bombed, and over 30,000 civilian lives have been lost, Westchester’s Black churches must stand firmly on the tenets of Jesus Christ and speak out against the violence. The church must tell politicians, “Thus says the Lord,” without fear of losing jobs or handouts. For as people of God, we must remember the words of Ephesians 6:12: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”…
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has garnered significant support from the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC, receiving over 40 percent of his campaign donations for his Congressional District 16 bid. AIPAC’s objective is to oppose Black and Brown representatives who have voiced criticism of Israel’s actions since October 7th. From the outset of his campaign, Latimer has been unequivocal about his allegiances and positions. Despite the significant toll of over 30 thousand lives lost, with 70 percent being women and children, Latimer has maintained a conspicuous political silence regarding the actions of the Israeli army. After being questioned on Facebook about…
As a Black community, we are suffering from a lack of leadership and unity that is holding us back. Several complex issues plague us, from broken cultural ties to tense gender relations. Healing these divisions requires a special kind of moral guidance – that provided by upright Black men. The Bible provides many verses extolling uprightness and integrity as crucial virtues for leaders. As Proverbs 11:3 states, “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” Upright men allow righteousness to direct their conduct. Upright Black men embody integrity, spirituality, and strength of character.…
Over 100 Palestinians were killed in chaotic scenes in northern Gaza on Friday morning, according to Palestinian officials, when Israeli troops opened fire on large crowds that had gathered around recently arrived food aid trucks. The gunfire triggered panic and a rush towards the vehicles, resulting in many casualties. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 104 people died and over 700 were injured. They said many victims were trampled or hit by trucks amid the chaos after troops started shooting. CNN could not independently confirm the figures. An Israeli military spokesperson disputed aspects of this account but…
Over 1,300 registered Republican voters in New York’s 16th Congressional district recently switched parties to become Democrats ahead of the state’s Democratic primary election on June 25th. This comes after groups supporting Democratic candidate George Latimer made efforts to get Republican and independent voters to register as Democrats so they could vote in the primary. In the primary, incumbent Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman will face challenger George Latimer, the Westchester County Executive. Supporters of Latimer led initiatives to get non-Democrats to switch parties before the February 14th deadline. Data shows there are now 3,000 more Democratic voters registered in the…
Prominent investors are making significant shifts in their business strategies following a notable legal ruling involving former President Donald Trump in New York. Grant Cardone, a real estate mogul, declared on Tuesday that his firm, Cardone Capital, would cease underwriting New York real estate. This decision came shortly after Kevin O’Leary, known from Shark Tank, expressed his decision to halt investments in the state due to the verdict. The ruling, delivered by Judge Arthur Engoron, requires Trump to pay over $355 million for manipulating his net worth to gain tax and insurance advantages. Additionally, Trump and his sons are barred…
Damon K. Jones, Publisher of Black Westchester, fearlessly confronts attempts to discredit him while speaking truth to power. Despite facing dismissal, discrediting, demonization, and false accusations, Jones remains steadfast in his commitment to truth-telling, speaking truth to power, and informing the people on how politics rule our everyday lives. In a recent email exchange, Damon K. Jones, the Publisher of Black Westchester, found himself taken aback by accusations of misogyny levied against him by Tim James, the Democratic Chairman of the White Plains Democratic Party. Jones, known for his outspoken advocacy and dedication to his community, responded firmly to these…
Next week, over 50 countries will participate in hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) examining the legal consequences of Israel’s 57-year occupation of Palestine. This landmark case follows the Court’s seismic ruling last month that Israel is “plausibly” committing genocide in Gaza. For nearly six decades, Israel has occupied the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights and at times the Sinai Peninsula following its conquests in the 1967 war. Despite removing troops and settlers from Gaza over 20 years ago, the UN contends Israel still occupies Gaza by controlling its airspace, waters and the flow of…
The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) recently unveiled a new congressional district map, mainly retaining the existing boundaries with only minor alterations in some upstate districts. However, uncertainty looms over whether the Legislature will accept this proposal or craft its own. While a state Senate Democrat has voiced opposition, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins have yet to take a definitive stance. Hakeem Jeffries, the Minority Leader in the US Congress, criticized the IRC’s proposal, highlighting concerns about the failure to address key flaws in the current map drawn by an unelected special master…