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The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case

PHOTO from left to right: Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt, Luanne Wills-Merrell, and Judge Philippe Solages.

And the Contribution of John Jay, II A conversation with Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt, author of The Eight

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RYE, NEW YORK -- On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Historical Society of the New York Courts in conjunction with the Jay Heritage Center conducted a compelling program entitled: The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case and the Contribution of John Jay II. The event featured a conversation with author and retired Court of Appeals Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt. Judge Rosenblatt authored

the book, The Eight: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom. The program was moderated by Judge Philippe Solages of the Nassau County Supreme Court. A special guest appearance was made by Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a descendant of two of the formerly enslaved people. The event was cosponsored by the Westchester Bar

Association and the Westchester Black Bar Association. The conversation between Judge Rosenblatt and Judge Solages focused on a variety of historical issues including slavery in United States and in New York, freedom suits, the Underground Railroad, and the abolition movement. The Jay Heritage Center was a

LEMMON SLAVE CASE, Cont’d. on page 16

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November 2023 State Propositions and Abstracts TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4-122 of the Election Law, notice is hereby given of the listed proposals to be voted for at the General Election, held on November 7, 2023. Abstracts of proposals or copies can be obtained by contacting the Board of Elections. STATE PROPOSITIONS Proposal number one, an amendment Removal of Small City School Districts From Special Constitutional Debt Limitation

New York, pursuant to the local finance law, to finance the costs of the construction of a new village fire house and municipal facility and determining to hold a voter referendum with respect to this bond resolution” be approved? Village/Town of Harrison Proposal three, town/village proposition one

The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city Shall a term limit of five (5) terms, a total of ten (10) years, be implemented school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. for the elected office of the Supervisor/Mayor? Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Proposal four, town/village proposition two Proposal number two, an amendment Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit Shall a term limit of five (5) terms, a total of twenty (20) years, be implemented for the elected position of Councilperson/Trustee? The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution extends for ten years the authority of counties, cities, towns, and villages to remove Town of Lewisboro from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage Proposal three, town proposition one facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Shall the bond resolution dated July 24 2023, titled “A resolution authorizTOWN/VILLAGE PROPOSITIONS ing the issuance of $2,100,000 bonds of the Town of Lewisboro, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastrucVillage of Croton-on-Hudson ture improvements throughout the town, in and for said town” be approved? Proposal number three, village proposition one Village of Mamaroneck The Board of trustees of the Village of Croton-onHudson adopted a resoluProposal three, village proposition one tion on JUNE 26, 2023, authorizing, pursuant to article 11-A of the general municipal law of the state of New York, a public referendum of eligible vot- Shall there be approved and adopted in the Village of Mamaroneck, New ers of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The Referendum seeks approval of York, a local law entitled “A local law regarding the terms of office of the the aforementioned resolution to amend the defined benefit service award mayor and trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck, amending Chapter 9 of the program, which was established by the Board of Trustees effective January code of the Village of Mamaroneck” to provide that General Village Elections 1, 2004. The Village of Croton-on-Hudson funds and administers the pro- in the Village of Mamaroneck will be held biennially in even numbered years gram for active volunteer firefighters of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. and that the terms of the mayor and trustees will be four years”? If approved, the amendment would be effective January 1, 2024 and, would increase the years of service credit that can be earned by a volunteer under Town of Pound Ridge the program from twenty (20) to forty (40) years and increase the monthly Proposal three, town proposition one service award to $30 for years of service credit earned after 2023. Shall the Town of Pound Ridge continue to make contributions to a capital The annual funding cost of the current program for 2023 was about $120,000 reserve fund dedicated to acquiring ownership rights, easements or interest in ($1,034 per participating volunteer). The current cost of administration is open space areas, as defined in Section 247 of the General Municipal Law, about $7,200 per year. The annual funding cost of the amended program for and to maintaining and preserving those open space areas previously or herecurrent volunteers is estimated to be about $220,000 ($1,897 per partici- after acquired by the fund. Such contributions shall continue to be financed pating volunteer). There will be no increase in the program administration from the annual general tax levy for a period of ten (10) years, commencing costs as a result of this amendment. The failure of the amendment to be January 1, 2024, of $1 per $1,000 of assessed value from 2024 through 2033. approved by the voters of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson will in no way affect the provisions of the service award program presently in effect. CITY PROPOSITION Therefore, shall the stated resolution to amend the Village of Croton-onHudson service award program be approved? Peekskill Proposal three, city proposition one Village of Irvington The Field Library Budget Proposition Proposal number three, village proposition one Shall the annual contribution of the City of Peekskill for the operating budget Shall the bond resolution entitled “Bond Resolution, dated July 17, 2023, of the Field Library be increased by two hundred forty thousand dollars to the authorizing the issuance of up to $18.2 million aggregate principal amount sum of one million six hundred ninety-eight thousand dollars annually beginserial bonds of the Village of Irvington, County of Westchester, State of ning January 1, 2024.

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LOCAL NEWS: Greenburgh • Mount Vernon • New Rochelle • Ossining • Rye • Peekskill • Port Chester • Tarrytown • White Plains • Yonkers •

Mount Vernon NAACP 2023 Announces Membership Gala!

The public is cordially invited to join the NAACP Mount Vernon Chapter at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Greentree Country Club for an evening of dancing, laughter, and enjoyment. The Greentree Country Club is located at 538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, New York. Members of the Mount Vernon Branch NAACP will be giving special recognition to the Honorable Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Commissioner Tajian Nelson and Dr. K. Veronica Smith. On November 5, 2019, Mayor Patterson-Howard was elected the first female mayor in the history of the City of Mount Vernon and the first woman of color elected mayor in Westchester County. Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard has focused on strengthening the local community and using her relationships on the city, county, state, and federal levels to bolster Mount Vernon and restore trust in the city’s leadership. Commissioner Nelson recently became the first African-American female Election Commissioner at the Westchester County Board of

HON. TAJIAN NELSON Democratic Commissioner County Board of Elections

DR. K. VERONICA SMITH Acting Superintendent Mount Vernon City School District

HON. SHAWYN P. HOWARD Mayor City of Mount Vernon

Elections on March 8, 2022. Tajian has worked at the Board of Elections for over 19 years since 2004, holding multiple positions, including Executive Assistant, Acting Deputy Commissioner, and Deputy Com-

missioner to the Democratic Election Commissioner Reginald A. LaFayette. Dr. K. Veronica Smith has extensive roots in Mount Vernon. She is a graduate of Mount Vernon High

School. Her professional journey in the Mount Vernon City School District began in 2001. In February 2023, she became Acting Superintendent of the Mount Vernon City School District.

Peekskill NAACP Celebrates Hip-Hop, Music and Culture By Yvonne B. Bert

The Peekskill Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host their Annual Freedom Fund Gala on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill. The theme for the event is “Social Justice and Change through Music” tying in with the 50-year celebration of Hip-Hop. The fun-filled afternoon will be a mix of music and culture with entertainment by Hip-Hop Legend Kool Moe Dee, as well as musical performances by Acute Inflections (Jazz), the Faithlock Singers featuring Jeremiah (Gospel), Bria the Artist (R&B), and Noodle Noo (Hip-Hop). Refreshments will be catered by Ofori’s World Cuisine of Peekskill; beer provided by the Peekskill Brewery, and wine by Dylan’s Wine Cellar.. An afterparty will continue at Gleason’s in Peekskill following the activities at

guished Service Award); Adrienne Harper (Ambassador of Education Award); Ariana Oboth (Youth Award); Valerie Eaton (Drum Major for Justice Award); New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital (Community Empowerment Award; and Marisol Jimenez (Mel Tapley Award). So come out to enjoy yourself. Wear your red carpet attire or your favorite hip-hop outfit with the gold chains, afro, etc., whatever puts you in the mood for a fun time! The Peekskill Branch of the NAACP was reactivated under the dynamic leadership of Martin McTUESDAY McDONALD ADRIENNE HARPER Donald in 2015 and has been activeDistinguished Service Award Ambassador of Education Award ly engaged in many areas, including health forums, education, voter regthe Paramount.. DJ Tommydidit will keep the festivities lively.. The Branch will also recognize members of the Peekskill community istration/education, criminal justice who have made a difference by spearheading and/or advocating for change reform, environmental justice, and and who have participated in efforts to make the Peekskill community a bet- economic empowerment. It is one ter place for all its residence. Presentations will be made to Melvin Moore PEEKSKILL NAACP, (Unsung Hero Award); Regina Clarkin (Unsung Heroine Award); Rev. Jeanette J. Phillips (Posthumous Service Award); Tuesday McDonald (DistinCont’d. on page 11

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TO BE EQUAL By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League MARC H. MORIAL

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Corporate Diversity Initiatives “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” –Verna Myers, Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix In the unfolding aftermath of the Supreme Court’s pivotal decision on affirmative action, our country stands at a crossroads. It’s a juncture where the corporate world has the power, and I’d argue, the responsibility, to reshape our understanding of diversity and

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inclusion in the modern age. And while the roadmap may not be as clear-cut as before, the destination remains unequivocal: an America where every individual, regardless of their background, has an equal shot at success. For decades, affirmative action has been a tool employed to address historic and systemic inequities. However, with the Supreme Court’s new stance, corporations must be more intentional and innovative about fostering diversity. First and foremost, it’s essential for corporations to understand that diversity is more than a moral or ethical obligation – it’s a business imperative. Second, national polling done by U.S. Harris Poll revealed that 81 % of Americans overwhelmingly support corporate diversity initiatives. At the National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Leadership Development Conference in New York, the Black Economic Alliance Foundation presented their research to our affiliate CEOs and staff, detailing how companies can best navigate corporate diversity after the Supreme Court’s decision. Their presentation suggested what we’ve known all along – that corporate diversity is beneficial to the overall culture, profitability, talent recruitment and retention efforts of an organization. However, there are instances where corporations have seen the fallout behind implementing DEI initiatives due to emboldened objectors against the change. For example, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) filed a lawsuit against Fearless Fund, an

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Congressman Pleads Guilty to Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman, charged with falsely activating the fire alarm at a congressional office building before last month’s vote on a stopgap spending measure to fund the government, pleaded guilty on Thursday. “I’m thankful for the quick resolution from the District of Columbia Attorney General’s office on this issue and grateful that the United States Capitol Police General Counsel’s office agreed I did not obstruct nor intend to obstruct any House vote or proceedings,” Bowman said ahead of his plea. “I am responsible for activating a fire alarm, I will be paying the fine issued, and look forward to these charges being ultimately dropped. I think we all know that Republicans will attempt to use this to distract everyone from their mess, but I look forward to putting this behind me and to continue working hard to deliver for New Yorkers.”

The office of the D.C. attorney general confirmed in a statement that Bowman “is pleading guilty and has agreed to pay the maximum fine.” According to court documents, surveillance footage examined by the Capitol Police shows Bowman allegedly looking at the doors that

Atlanta-based venture capital firm run by two Black women, alleging that the fund was engaging in racial discrimination by running a grant program exclusively for early-stage companies owned by Black women. Earlier this year, America First Legal filed complaints against Kellogg’s, Nordstrom, and Activision Blizzard alleging that their diversity and inclusion policies constitute racial discrimination. Now is the time for corporations to meet the moment and they must do so tactfully and innovatively in order to make permanent and effective policy changes. Affirmative action was birthed

from a historical necessity — to redress centuries of systemic discrimination and level the playing field. But now, as the legal landscape shifts, it is up to businesses to champion the values at the core of this initiative. The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action has unquestionably reshaped the landscape of diversity initiatives in the corporate realm. But as businesses grapple with these changes, the essence of what diversity stands for must not be lost. Instead of viewing the decision as a constraint, businesses should see it as an opportunity to authentically and innovatively set their best foot forward.

REP. JAMAAL BOWMAN (D) NY-16

CONGRESSMAN, Cont’d. on page 11

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EVEN IN DEATH, DISRESPECT By Oscar H. Blayton, Esq. There is something about how humans treat the remains of the dead that speaks to the nature of humanity. Those who have gone on before us are celebrated, honored, and cloaked in a culture of sanctity and inviolability. And those places where their remains are placed take on that same status. It is a certainty that the many burial practices are, each in their own way, a form of recognizing the humanity of those laid to rest. This practice of reverence for the dead goes back so far in human history that its origins are lost to our current awareness. And given the universal respect human beings give to their dead, it is more than troubling that glaring exceptions to this reverence can be found in certain instances. In 2021, we learned that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of the United Kingdom issued a formal apology for not commemorating as many as 350,000 African and Middle Eastern World War I casualties in the same manner as their white counterparts. This apology referred to the Black and brown fallen as “comrades” of the white fallen, but their treatment in death did not evidence any camaraderie. It took over one hundred years for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to acknowledge that pervasive racism had determined the treatment of the remains of soldiers of color who had made the ultimate sacrifice. And while the Commission acknowledged, “Most of these men were commemorated by memorials that did not carry their names,” it demonstrated the obligatory handwringing over the exposed wrongdoing and made an ambiguous promise to somehow make amends. This racist disregard for the remains of people of color is often found in the United States as well. One disturbing example is the burial grounds at Milliken’s Bend, Louisiana. Milliken’s Bend is the site of an 1863 Civil War battle that was part of the Vicksburg Campaign. This battle, fought near the banks of the Mississippi River was one of the earliest encounters of the war between Confederates and the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). It

was a vicious battle, that devolved into combatants using bayonets and clubbing each other with rifle butts. The ferocity of the fight was described by one “Harper’s Weekly” war correspondent as follows: “Broken limbs, broken heads, the mangling of bodies, all prove that it was a contest between enraged men; on the one side from hatred to a race, and on the other, desire, for self-preservation, revenge for past grievances, and the inhumane murder of their comrades.” By 1868, after the guns of war had been silenced for more than three years, Milliken’s Bend had become the site of a military burial ground. In that year, there were more than 15,000 reinterments of combatants from many different battles and both sides of the war. But of the more than 5,000 remains that were identified as “Negro,” only 130 (or 2%) of the Black soldiers had been identified. Battlefield conditions were chaotic during the Civil War and proper burials were often extremely difficult, if not impossible. Many soldiers were hastily buried in unmarked graves, especially after major battles like Vicksburg, or even Milliken’s Bend. But these problems were compounded for U.S.C.T. soldiers, who usually faced the additional challenges of racism within the Union Army’s Grave Registration Service that affected their treatment even in death. African American soldiers were usually buried in segregated cemeteries or plots that received less attention than white cemeteries, making it harder to locate and identify them over the years. It is a sad commentary that the U.S.C.T. troops who fell in the hardfought battle of Milliken’s Bend were not given the dignity of being properly remembered in death. The disregard for Black burial grounds continues even today. In Richmond, Virginia, two African American cemeteries have been disrespected by local, state and federal governments to the point where criminal investigations should now be warranted. Richmond’s East End Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery have historical significance, as well as being sacred resting places of many ancestors of the Richmond community.

OSCAR H. BLAYTON, Esq.

East End Cemetery, founded in 1897 is the resting place of Oliver Ferguson Davidson who founded the first school for African American children in Richmond and advocated for equal education between the races. Rosa L. Dixon Bowser, who was the first African American teacher hired in Richmond, and the organizer of the first organization representing black teachers in Virginia is also buried there. Evergreen Cemetery is the resting place of Maggie L. Walker, the first woman of any race to charter a bank in the United States. It is also the burial site of the crusading newspaper publisher John Mitchell, Jr. and Sarah Garland Boyd Jones, a physician who was the first African American woman to receive a certificate from the Virginia State Medical Examining Board. She also cofounded a hospital in Richmond with her husband, Miles Berkley Jones. These two cemeteries are the resting places of many citizens of which Richmond is rightly proud. But over the years, both cemeteries fell into disrepair until a group of individuals,

comprised mainly of African Americans, began to volunteer their time and effort in a labor of love to restore these sacred sites. But when that group of volunteers approached the city seeking to acquire those cemeteries to maintain them, the City of Richmond, with the aid of the State of Virginia and the U.S. government essentially delivered both cemeteries to an individual white man with no previous experience in maintaining cemeteries. This white individual was deemed to have the potential to be a better steward of these African American cemeteries than the mainly African American volunteers who had maintained the sites for years. Within a few years of the delivery of these cemeteries to this individual, and the lavishing of hundreds of thousands of local, state and federal dollars upon him, he abandoned the cemeteries and their upkeep, leaving their ownership in question and large sums of money unaccounted for. We must acknowledge that far too many Black communities in America can point to similar instances of disregard and disrespect for their dead.

BLAYTON, Cont’d. on page 11

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House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

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The long and turbulent journey, which has lingered and prevented America from aiding its Israeli and Ukraine allies, saw Johnson become the party’s fourth nominee for the role since the MAGA wing of the caucus ousted McCarthy. In a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a new Speaker. Mike Johnson, R-La., a lower-ranking member of the GOP leadership and notorious right-wing election denier, emerged as the victor on Wednesday, succeeding the ousted Californian Kevin McCarthy. The long and turbulent journey, which has lingered and prevented America from aiding its Israeli and Ukraine allies, saw Johnson become the party’s fourth nominee for the role since the MAGA wing of the caucus ousted McCarthy. On Tuesday morning, Republicans initially selected Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., as their nominee, only for him to withdraw later in the day, unable to muster the 217 votes required to secure the position. With only 221 Republicans in the House, the margin for error was slim for any nominee vying for the top spot. While the GOP celebrated the long-awaited appointment of a new speaker, some members struggled to break old voting

habits. GOP Rep. Kay Granger of Texas initially voted for Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama before eventually changing it to Mike Johnson. In a routine unanimous show of Democratic support, all 212 members voted for New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, as Speaker. As he noted about a potential Jim Jordan speakership, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California said Johnson would now preside over the counting of electoral votes in the next election. “After he was deeply involved in trying to overturn the last one. Just when you think they can’t be more irresponsible, they prove you wrong,” Schiff stated. Similarly, Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee expressed disbelief in a now-deleted social media post, saying, “I can’t believe this is happening after January 6. If Trump can get to another electoral college, House Speaker will be able to subvert votes of the people/ This is the first act in insurrection 2.0.” Johnson, a pro-Trump election skeptic, now holds a position that could influence fu-

ture election outcomes. Notable for his involvement in various controversial matters, Johnson pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on a conspiracy theory involving the Justice Department and Hunter Biden. He also advocated for the expunging of Donald Trump’s first impeachment and pushed for a national abortion ban. Johnson also took a more active stance in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. In 2020, he spearheaded efforts to rally House GOP members to support a Texas lawsuit seeking to invalidate election results in crucial states. Over 125 members eventually signed on. Essentially, Johnson was at the forefront of rallying support for a controversial theory posited by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, aimed at overturning a U.S. presidential election. His instrumental role earned him recognition as “the most important architect of the Electoral College objections” by The New York Times just a year ago.

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Home Energy Assistance Program Opens on November 1, 2023

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. Enrollment for the Regular HEAP Benefit is scheduled to open on November 1, 2023. Eligibility is determined by income, household size, the primary heating source, and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older, or permanently disabled. The HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened October 2, 2023. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. To learn more about HEAP and apply, visit: ny.gov/services/apply-heap, or contact your local Department of Social Services in White Plains, Mt. Vernon, Yonkers, or Peekskill (914) 995-3333.

Knowledge Is Power

Join a panel of professors, admissions experts, and educators to learn “How to Navigate the College Process Post SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action”, on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 5:15 pm, at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University-Tudor Room, 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY.

Metro-North will host an Open House on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., at 18 Cherry Street in Stamford, CT. Job seekers will learn about employment opportunities that provide comprehensive benefits and training programs. Search for current openings on the MTA website: https://careers.mta.org/search/craft-jobs-metro-northrailroad/jobs.

The free program is part of the ‘Knowledge is Power’ speaker series, presented by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Westchester Black Bar Association, the Black Law Students Association, the Haub Law Alumni Association DEI Committee, the African American Men of Westchester, New Bridges Coalition, and the Westchester County Human Rights Commission. Community members, including high school students and their parents/legal guardians, are encouraged to attend. Register online: https://brnw.ch/21wDW1b.

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Election Day – Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Largest Class Ever

by Sandra T. Blackwell

HON. SHANAE V. WILLIAMS Yonkers City Council – District 1

HON. TERRY A. CLEMENTS County Legislator – District 11

HON. J. WILLIAMS JOHNSON County Legislator – District 8

Candidate for County Board of Legislators

Candidate for Re-Election County Board of Legislators

HON. YADIRA HERBERT

HON. VIVIAN McKENZIE

HON. SHAWYN P. HOWARD

Candidate for Mayor of New Rochelle

Candidate for Re-Election Mayor of Peekskill

Candidate for Re-Election Mayor of Mount Vernon

HON. TAMIKA COVERDALE Mount Vernon City Court Judge

HON. DELORES BRATHWAITE Greenburgh Town Court Judge

HON. KAREN BELTRAN Yonkers City Court Judge

Member, New Rochelle City Council

Candidate for Mount Vernon City Court

Mayor, City of Peekskill

Candidate for Re-Election Greenburgh Town Court

Mayor, City of Mount Vernon

Candidate for Yonkers City Court

This year is already one for the history books when we look at the progress Black women have made in the political arenas of Westchester County and the state of New York. While thirteen (13) of the Black women candidates running this year (2023) are seeking election or re-election, four (4) candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for the first time, bringing the total number of Black women running for office to seventeen, another historical first. Yonkers City Councilwoman Shanae Williams defeated former County Legislator Christopher Johnson in the Democratic Primary held last June to run for a seat on the County Board of Legislators (CBL). Shanae Williams is hoping to join County Legislator Terry Clements of New Rochelle and County Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson of Greenburgh/White Plains, on the CBL. Legislator Clements still has to defeat her Republican opponent on Election Day. Williams Johnson is running unopposed. Christopher Johnson resigned from the CBL shortly after the primary, and after it was revealed that he did not live in the district he was serving in. Former Yonkers Councilwoman and longtime political guru, the Hon. Symra Brandon, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Chris Johnson. Of those seeking re-election, two Black women, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard and Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie, are hoping to continue leading two of the six cities in the County. If Councilwoman Yadira Herbert is successful on Tuesday, November

ELECTION 2023, Cont’d. on page 9

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Election Day – Tuesday, November 7, 2023

7th, she will become the third Black woman to lead one of the county’s largest cities – New Rochelle. Local judicial races include two judges – the Hon. Tamika Coverdale and the Hon. Karen Beltran – running for full seats in their respective cities – Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Greenburgh Town Court Judge Delores Brathwaite is running for re-election.. Judge Coverdale was appointed by Mayor Shawyn PattersonHoward to fill a vacancy in the Mount Vernon City Court. Judge Beltran was appointed by Mayor Mike Spano to fill a vacancy in the Yonkers City Court. The Greenburgh Town Clerk race did not end in the June primary. Newcomer Lisa Marie Nero, who was endorsed by the Greenburgh Democratic Committee, won the primary against the incumbent, Judith Beville. Running on another line, Judith Beville hopes to beat her opponent in the showdown on November 7th. Greenburgh Town Councilwoman Gina Jackson is running for re-election. In Yonkers, Tasha Diaz is running for re-election to the Yonkers City Council. The fireworks this year is between Deana Robinson, who won the Democratic Primary by 31 votes, but will meet Shatika Parker, who is running on the Working Families line. Ms. Robinson is an assistant in Councilwoman Shanae Williams’s office and Ms. Parker is an assistant in Christopher Johnson’s office. In the Town of New Castle, attorney Victoria Tipp, a member of the New Castle Town Council, is running to become the Town’s Supervisor. One of the first time candidates, Namasha Schelling, co-chair of the Human Rights Advisory Committee, is running for a seat on the Pound Ridge Town Council. A special shout out to the Honorable Lisa A. Copeland who just celebrated 25 years of service in our community. Lisa decided not to run for office this time around, but will gladly mentor others who may need her expertise.

HON. GINA JACKSON Greenburgh Council Member

LISA MARIE NERO (D) Exec VP,

HON. JUDITH BEVILLE (I) Greenburgh Town Clerk

Candidate for Re-Election Greenburgh Town Council

Candidate for Greenburgh Town Clerk

Candidate for Re-Election Greenburgh Town Clerk

NAMASHA SCHELLING Co-Chair, Human Rights Comm.

HON. VICTORIA TIPP, Esq. Councilmember, Deputy Supervisor

HON. TASHA DIAZ Yonkers City Council Member

Candidate for Pound Ridge Town Council

Candidate for Supervisor Town of New Castle

Candidate for Re-Election Yonkers City Council

DEANA ROBINSON (D) Staff for Shanae Williams

SHATIKA PARKER (I) Staff for Chris Johnson

HON. LISA A. COPELAND

Congratulations! on 25 Years of Service

Candidate for District 1 Yonkers City Council

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Black Americans Demand Fairer PEEKSKILL NAACP, Cont’d. from page 3 of the most active branches in New York State and has been recognized for News Coverage: Study Reveals Crit- its programs. PNAACP strives to be “Visible, Valuable and Viable!” The Paramount Theater is located at 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY. ical Views and Recommendations Tickets for the gala are available through Eventbrite and you are encourBy Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia An in-depth study by the Pew Research Center took a deep dive into the experiences of Black Americans with news coverage, shedding light on critical perspectives and recommendations for more equitable representation. The survey involved 4,742 U.S. adults identifying as Black and offered an extensive and comprehensive insight into their attitudes, habits, and experiences with news and information. The findings revealed a stark divide in how Black individuals perceive news coverage of their community. “There’s not a lot of African American coverage unless it’s February or it’s criminal,” one individual stated, according to Pew. That sentiment was echoed by another respondent who stated, “They overemphasize the bad, and not some of the good things that are happening in the community, or if they do talk about the good things, it’s just a blurb and they want to focus on the one thing [that] was just terrible.” Almost two-thirds (63%) believe that news about Black people is often portrayed in a negative light compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Furthermore, a significant 57% feel that the news only focuses on specific segments of the Black community, while just 9% believe it covers a diverse range of individuals. Half of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the coverage, asserting that it often needs vital information, whereas only 9% believe it provides a comprehensive picture. Disturbingly, 43% claim that the coverage tends to stereotype Black individuals, contrasting starkly with the 11% who disagree. The critical views transcended age, gender, and political affiliations and painted a consistent picture of discontent. According to the survey, 39% of Black Americans frequently encounter news that is racist or racially insensitive towards their community, while an additional 41% report occasional exposure. The respondents identified various factors contributing to this problem, including media outlets pushing agendas (51%), journalists’ lack of informed perspectives (45%), and the presence of racist views within news organizations (42%). Despite the prevailing skepticism, only 14% of Black Americans are highly confident that fair representation in news coverage will occur within their lifetimes. A notable 64% of those who have witnessed racially insensitive coverage believe that educating all journalists about issues affecting Black Americans would be an extremely or very effective way to ensure fairer coverage. “There’s definitely less empathy, I think, for people of color, for working-class people from people who are not Black… I think they deliver the news in a way that is different than how someone who does understand our experiences would deliver the news,” another survey respondent observed, according to Pew. Substantial percentages also advocate for including more Black voices as sources (54%) and for hiring Black individuals in leadership roles within newsrooms (53%). That echoed the call for diversification in newsrooms made over five decades ago by the 1967 Kerner Commission. These findings resonate with the observations of the 1967 Kerner Commission, which highlighted sensationalist, divisive, and inaccurate representations of Black communities in the media. The Commission emphasized the urgent need to diversify newsrooms, a call that remains relevant more than five decades later. While many Black Americans value the perspective of Black journalists in reporting on racial issues, only 14% consider it highly important for news in general to come from Black journalists. Just 15% believe a journalist’s race is an extremely or very important factor in determining a story’s cred-

aged to make your reservations today, $120 for adults, and $60 for youth. Those who might experience a hardship should contact the Peekskill Branch. Don’t miss out on this special day of fun, fellowship and entertainment as you celebrate with the Peekskill Branch NAACP on its contributions to the Peekskill community and the surrounding area. The Peekskill Branch meets in person on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Field Library, and is only accessible on zoom. All are welcomed to attend and to become involved. For more information about the Peekskill NAACP and its programs, go to www.PeekskillNAACP.org. Ms. Priscilla Augustin is President of the Peekskill Branch.

CONGRESSMAN, Cont’d. from page 4

read “Emergency Exit Only Push Until Alarm Sounds.” According to the complaint, Bowman pulled the alarm and later allegedly walked by Capitol Police officers without alerting them. “At approximately 1208 hours, the defendant enters the United States Capitol Building and while showing his credentials, he walks by two USCP officers who are posted at the inside entrance, staffing the metal detector,” the complaint said. “We finished our investigation. Our agents gathered all the evidence, packaged it up, and sent the entire case with charges to prosecutors for their consideration,” The United States Capitol Police said in a separate statement. Bowman admitted to pulling the alarm, saying it was an accident. “I was rushing to make a vote,” he asserted in an ABC News interview. “I didn’t know it would trigger the whole building.”

BLAYTON, Cont’d. from page 5

Just as the past deeds of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of the United Kingdom and the Union Army’s Grave Registration Service dishonored Black folk in death, so too have the recent acts of the City of Richmond, the State of Virginia and the United States Government. There are countless reports of Black cemeteries across America being paved over, plowed up and otherwise desecrated; far too many to address in this short commentary. But it is past time for Black communities to begin to blame and shame those governmental and private commercial entities that treat our dead with disregard and disrespect. Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia. His earlier commentaries may be found at https://oblayton1.medium.com/ ibility, ranking below factors such as cited sources (53%), multiple outlets (50%), and the news outlet itself (46%). Diverging opinions emerged when considering the importance of racial identity among Black Americans. Those who place a high value on their Black identity expressed a significantly stronger preference for journalists who understand the historical context of stories involving Black individuals (82%). Conversely, this dropped to 55% among those who attach less importance to their racial identity. The study also identified generational and educational divides in perceptions of Black journalists’ effectiveness. Younger Black adults, aged 18 to 29, were more likely to believe that Black journalists excel at covering issues related to race (54%) and understanding them (50%) compared to their older counterparts. Likewise, individuals with higher levels of formal education and income expressed more positive views toward the work of Black journalists.

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America’s Clear and Present Danger

Richard Roundtree, “Shaft” Actor, Dies at 81

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

DR. JOHN E. WARREN

Once again, a word of warning to this great nation and its even greater people. Israel was attacked when its enemies perceived that the nation’s internal conflicts presented a divided people distracted from guarding its own interest. America’s more than 20 days without leadership in The House of Representatives has clearly presented to the world a nation in such disarray that it can’t even pass a resolution or budget to aid one of its closest allies, let alone conduct its own internal governmental affairs. It appears that some members of Congress, the media and retired military, as well as persons who formerly served in government, understand that our adversaries like Iran, Russia, China, North Korea, and others see us as a weakened global entity. Let us not forget that our borders, which appear to be wide open because of a Congress that can and will not act, provide an open invitation for Hamas and others to launch attacks here on our shores much like what happened in Israel. And let us not forget those among us who are just as willing as foreign terrorists to kill as many, if not more, than

we see in the rising death toll from senseless mass shootings among us here. It is a sad day for America when those we have chosen to lead this great nation are so busy fighting amongst themselves that they not only lose sight of the business of this nation but also their sworn duty to “protect and defend” it. Perhaps it’s time to make some changes in how our government operates since the two party system is more tradition than law. Perhaps we can learn from how Israel set aside its internal differences, in essence formed a joint government with its opposition, and focused on the threat to the nation as a whole. If only the Democrats can get 212 votes when none of the Republicans seeking the Speakership can come close, it might be time for a Democratic Speaker in a Republican-controlled House. It might be time to share some Committee Chairmanships, but allow the Republicans to maintain Chairmanship of the House, Ways and Means Committee which must clear all items coming to the floor, unless brought by a Discharge Petition which requires 218 votes to go directly to the floor for a vote. A few radical members of Congress and a former President who clearly cares about no interest other than his own, must not be allowed to destroy a nation, and the people of a nation as great as the United States of America. We must always remember that just as the Soviet Union collapsed, the same could happen here. Again, we are reminded of the words of Thomas Jefferson: “Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Freedom.” Will we pay that price through ignorance?

Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft” film series, has died at 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The legendary actor battled and triumphed over breast cancer in 1993 and underwent a double mastectomy. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men,” McMinn said. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.” Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed his nephew. The film was a revival that aimed to captivate a wider audience, and Roundtree and Jackson returned in the same roles for the 2019 rendition starring Jessie T. Usher. In a heartfelt social media post, Jackson hailed Roundtree as the “prototype” and praised him as “the best ever to do it.” Jackson added, “SHAFT, as we know it, is & will always be his Creation. His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart but I’m sure a lotta y’all’s, too.” Born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York, to John and Kathryn Roundtree, the young Roundtree showed promise in athletics and academics. He attended New Rochelle High School, earning recognition for his contributions to the school’s nationally-ranked football team. In 1961, Roundtree’s athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. However, his passion for acting and modeling prompted him to leave school in 1963. Roundtree’s career took off when Eunice Johnson of Ebony magazine recruited him to model at the Ebony Fashion Fair in 1963. He joined the Negro Ensemble Company in 1967, where he delivered a memorable performance as boxing legend Jack Johnson in “The Great White Hope.” The pivotal moment in Roundtree’s career came in 1971, he landed the role of Shaft in the Gordon Parks-directed film. The film’s success catapulted Roundtree to stardom, culminating in two sequels: “Shaft’s Big Score” (1972) and “Shaft in Africa” (1973). In recognition of his exceptional talent, Roundtree received the Golden Globe Most Promising Newcomer Award in 1972. According to the HistoryMakers, throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Roundtree graced the silver screen in an array of films, including “Earth-

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is located at 300 Tarrytown Road, Enjoy an “Evening of Elegance” in Elmsford, NY. Stay tuned for upyour formal attire with the Mount dates on the series! Vernon NAACP on Thursday, No- Sunday, November 12 vember 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Celebrate at the Peekskill Branch Greentree Country Club, 538 Daven- Freedom Fund Awards Ceremony port Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. An on Sunday, November 12, 2023, @ evening of dancing, laughter, and fun 3:00 p.m., at the Paramount Theare awaiting all who attend. Honor- ater, 1108 Brown Street, Peekskill, ees to be celebrated include Mount NY, as they join in the celebration Vernon Mayor Shawyn Pattersonof 50 years of Hip-Hop: MusiHoward, Tajian Nelson, Democratic cal Expressions and Culture. The Commissioner of the Westchester fun-filled evening will include enCounty Board of Elections, and Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Acting Superin- tertainment by Acute Inflections, tendent of the Mount Vernon School the Faithlock Singers featuring JerDistrict. For tickets or sponsorship emiah, Bria the Artist, Noodle Noo, information, visit http://naacpmv- and the Legendary Kool Moe Dee. gala11-2ticketleap.com/greentree. Community activists will be honKathie Brewington is President of ored for their service. Tickets are the Mount Vernon NAACP Branch. available through Eventbrite. Priscilla Augustin is President of the Sunday, November 5 Peekskill NAACP Branch. Join the New Rochelle NAACP at the 55th Freedom Fund Dinner as they Friday, November 10 celebrate the Branch’s 100th Anni- Come out with your appetite on!. White Plains/Greenburgh versary. The event will be held 5:00- The 10:00 p.m. at the Greentree Country NAACP Branch will be sponsoring a Club, 538 Davenport Avenue, New “Fish Fry” on Friday, November 10, Rochelle, NY. The evening will in- 2023, at Christ Temple, Oak Street, clude recognition of individuals who in Greenburgh, NY. Sandwiches and have made significant contributions dinners will be sold for your eating to the New Rochelle community. pleasure. Janice Griffin is PresiFor tickets or additional information, dent of the White Plains/Greenburgh contact the New Rochelle NAACP at NAACP Branch. (914) 576-4997 or NewroNAACP@ Saturday, Nov. 11 aol.com. 10th Pastoral Anniversary CelebraWednesday, Nov. 8 tion honoring Rev. Gary L. Colter, 1619 Project Revisited – Episode Senior Pastor of Mount Lebanon 2: Race will be held at the Green- Baptist Church in Peekskill, and burgh Public Library at 6:00 p.m. First Lady Diane Colter. The Black The 1619 Project, a book written by Tie affair will be held at the RoyNikole Hannah-Jones, explores the al Regency Hotel, 165 Tuckahoe role of slavery in the United States Road, Yonkers, NY, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 and its legacy. A monthly view- p.m. Tickets for adults $125.00; ing of six episodes will be held fol- Children ages 6-12 $40.00. Relowed by a discussion. Facilitators serve your spot today for this joyfor Episode 2 will be Sonica Dixon ous occasion. and Jordan Margolis. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for refreshments. Regis- Wednesday, Dec. 6 tration is required; call (914) 721- Mark your calendars and save the 8227. The event is co-sponsored by date for the Westchester ComBet Am Shalom Synagogue, Green- munity Health Center’s (formerly burgh Human Rights Advisory Com- Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health mittee, Greenburgh Public Library, Center) 50th Anniversary Gala on White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from and Woodlands Community Temple. 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm at the Glen IsEpisode 3: Music will be held De- land Harbour Club in New Rochelle, cember 13, at 6:00 p.m. The library NY. Join us for a memorable and

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Richard Roundtree, “Shaft” Actor, Dies at 81

quake” (1974), “Escape to Athena” (1979), “A Game for Vultures” (1979), and “Day of The Assassin” (1979). He also made a memorable appearance in the 1977 ABC television miniseries “Roots.” In the ensuing decades, Roundtree continued to leave an indelible mark in the entertainment industry, appearing in various television series such as “Soul Food,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Heroes,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He secured a recurring role in the 2013 television show “Being Mary Jane” alongside Gabrielle Union and Margaret Avery. Roundtree further graced FOX’s television series “Star” with his presence in 2017 and 2018. In 1993, Roundtree faced a rare form of male breast cancer with unwavering determination. His resilience led him to become a prominent advocate for breast cancer awareness, lending his voice to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Know Your Score Men’s Health Initiative. Roundtree earned numerous awards, including the MTV Lifetime Achievement Award for his iconic portrayal of Shaft, an Image Award nomination in 1998, a Peabody Award in 2002, and a Black Theater Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

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The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case And the Contribution of John Jay, II A conversation with Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt, author of The Eight

perfect venue for the event because of the Jay family’s legacy of abolitionism. John Jay II represented the eight enslaved women and children in 1852. Now known as the Lemmon Slave Case, the court ruled that the eight were free upon arriving on New York’s free soil, and the case became a battle cry for secession when appeals defied the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford. The program also comprehensively addressed the Lemmon Slave Case, the dramatic events and characters, and its impact on the State and the Nation. Upon arrival at the event, guests had the opportunity to conduct a tour of the Jay House. At the conclusion of the program, the attendees took part in a reception were guests interacted with judges and members of the Historical Society. The Jay Heritage Center is located on 23 acres in Rye, New York.

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Labor Relations Specialist, Westchester Area, New York State CSEA, one of New York State’s largest public employee unions, is seeking resumes for a Labor Relations Specialist to serve an assigned territory in the Westchester area of New York State. The position requires extensive knowledge of labor relations, ability to negotiate/administer collective bargaining agreements, resolve employer/employee conflicts, represent members in employment matters, prepare cases for arbitration. Responsibilities include working with union activists to engage members at their worksites and in their communities. A successful candidate should be self-directed, maintain schedule and workload, and be able to operate within a team. Operate independently & schedule workload. Starting salary range is $73,098 - $85,341 with excellent benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage; generous paid time off and defined pension. Qualifications: High School/Equivalency with 3 years full time related experience OR BA in labor relations or a related field or acceptable combination of work experience and education. Drivers license/car for business use. Email cseajobs@cseainc.org or send resume to Director of Human Resources, PO Box 7125, Capitol Station, Albany, NY 12224. Please note LRSWestches./wcp on all correspondence. Equal Opportunity Employer