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Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding.

Eternal Salute to Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson

By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association God always will bless the oppressed with leaders who are fearless, brilliant,...

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, seven community trailblazers were honored for their dedicated service as well as leadership and other revered qualities at the 2026 Black Achiever’s Awards. Several Beulah Baptist Church members as well as political dignitaries attended, including; City of Poughkeepsie Mayor, Yvonne Flowers and Senator, Rob Rollison. The inspiring evening was led by the Social Action Ministry of the Church, guided by Servant Leader and Presenter, Sister Rasonia, “Ray Ray,” Squire.

2026 Black Achiever’s Awards Honors Seven

By Jennifer L. Warren POUGHKEEPSIE - When Terri “T.T.” Irving first discovered she was being considered as a Black Achiever’s recipient, one word dominated her...

SUNY Orange student Mya Ramos was presented the State University of New York Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.

Ramos Honored With Norman R. McConney Jr. Award

The Latino Student Union (LSU) at Mount Saint Mary College hosted a creative celebration of identity and self-worth on Thursday, February 19 with its Amor Propio event.

Cultural Pride Highlighted With ‘Amor Propio’ Mirrors

Mount Saint Mary College students celebrate Black History Month in the Knight Spot on February 19, 2026. The event was sponsored by the office of Opportunity and Academic Enrichment Programs.

Mount Celebrates Black History Month

On left, Amani Haskins with one of the programs organizers, Sonya D. Grant.

2 Harriets in the Heart of the Hudson Returns

Malinda Ware, the chief organizer of Saturday’s Kwanza event, addresses the crowd.

Kwanzaa Celebration Closes Out Black History Month

Poughkeepsie Students Get a Taste of the World

On left, Kenya Gadsen with the parents of one of the film’s interviewees: Pastor Charl McRae, and Joy Young.

New Black Renaissance Documentary Premieres

Curtis Matthew Stewart, also known as Curt, passed away on February 16, 2026.

A Life Well Lived – Remembering Curtis “Curt” Stewart