FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

As Publisher of Black Westchester Magazine (BW), I would like to thank everyone for their support of our efforts to bring information to the people of Westchester County. As we embark on a new chapter for BW, we hope to continue to empower the reader on issues in their communities.

Founded in 2014 by DAMON K. JONES

AJ WOODSON

Published by URBANSOUL MEDIA GROUP

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Publisher

DAMON K. JONES

@DamonKJones

Editor-In-Chief

AJ WOODSON

@BWEditorInChief

Mistress Of Information

Brenda L. Crump

News Reporters/ Writers

AJ Woodson

Damon K. Jones

Cynthia Turnquest-Jones

Christiana Best – Giacomini, Ph.D

Photographers

AJ Woodson

Graphic Designers

AJ Woodson

Paula S. Woodson/

PS Visually Speakin’

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Independent media like BW has become more than a mere institution; instead, the independent media acts as a direct participant in the traditional three-branch system of governance. What many fail to realize is that independent media serves a fundamental role in making democracies run efficiently, even though there are frequent clashes. Independent media system thus often “reflects the political philosophy in which Democracy indeed functions”. This being said, BW will not be disregarded as a trivial player in the responsibilities of being a check and balance system in the political process of the Black Communities of Westchester. BW’s purpose is not only to address the political process that affects the everyday lives of communities of colour in Westchester County. BW’s mission has also been to shine a light on the brilliant culture, morals, values and elegant lifestyle of Black people. It’s time to change the narrative on how Black people are portrayed in media.

A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Welcome to our December 15, 2022 issue, our last issue of 2022

In this issue we extensively cover the Menthol Cigarette Ban proposed and passed by the Westchester County Board of Legislators and vetoed by County Executive George Latimer including voices who we for and opposed to the ban.

We also introduce our Black Love Series

We wish everyone a Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah. No matter whatever is you celebrate have a happy, healthy and blessed holiday season.. See you in 2023

We would like to take this time to thank all the readers, listeners, supporters, sponsors, contributors, and advertisers for their support in our effort to deliver the “News With The Black Point Of View,” since 2014. Send us your feedback, let us know what you think of this issue. Let us know subjects/topics you would like to see us cover in the future and send your letters to the editor to BlackWestchesterMag@gmail.com.

Peace and Blessings

AJ Woodson, Editor-In-Chief and Co-Owner

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