Editor Brian Harrod provides hyper-local news for Mount Vernon, NY, that is also continually updated from thousands of sources on the Roundup Newswires Network
This is the story of that year in which I worked with Nina-and how she set me on the path that would lead to my becoming a writer, earning a Ph.D. and teaching African American Literature as well as creative writing. It is Nina's story as well-of her journey from Tryon, North Carolina to Mount Vernon, New York, just down the road from Malcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz.
Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr Betty Shabazz promoted her recently released young adult novel focusing on her mother's childhood "Betty Before X" , 2018) at a discussion sponsored by "IT'S LIT" - the lit literary initiative of the Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Moderated by journalist and communications strategist, Chasity Cooper, the event took place at the Doles Center in Mount Vernon, NY.
... peanut butter and honey sandwiches all while sporting a dated and unflattering Afro and clothes. But the Mount Vernon, NY native says we're all a little like Roman. "It's not the worst thing in the world to put that same pair of socks on," ...
In the wake of the curtain closing last week on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, New York State and New York City are slated to consider critically important measures to protect wild animals used in circus acts and public health and safety.
Mayor Richard Thomas and the City of Mount Vernon will hold a celebration commemorating the 225th anniversary of the final ratification of the Bill of Rights, on Monday, Dec. 19. Thomas will be joined by County Executive Rob Astorino, representatives from the offices of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and other dignitaries. We are the birthplace of the Bill of Rights, one of the nation's first roads at Route 22 and the creators of hip-hop.
Officials with The Guidance Center of Westchester are celebrating the selection of Daniel Bonnet, director of the Center for College and Careers, as a recipient of a 2016 Milli Award for his work with high school students in the New Rochelle and Mount Vernon areas to further their education and job skills. Bonnet is one of several young professionals from Westchester and Fairfield counties to be recognized with a Milli Award from Westfair Communications , parent company of the Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals.
