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Oct 27, 2021

Joint Statement From Community Groups & Leaders Regarding The Yonkers City Council’s Failure to Over

As members of community organizations committed to the expansion of affordable housing in the City of Yonkers, we are extremely...

Aug 9, 2021

Statement on the resignation of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo

Today is a historic day filled with relief for many New Yorkers. For too many years, we have seen the abuse of power and now proven...

Jun 23, 2021

Community Voices Heard-Westchester County Chapter Commends The Yonkers City Council For Adopting a

Community Voices Heard-Westchester County Chapter Commends The Yonkers City Council For Adopting a new Affordable Housing Ordinance for...

May 18, 2021

The Fight To Pass the Yonkers Affordable Housing Ordinance. The Obstacle: John Rubbo

CVH is dedicated to finding solutions to Westchester County's affordable housing crisis. As part of this commitment, Yonkers CVH members...

Apr 27, 2021

CVH Meets with U.S. Secretary of Housing Martha Fudge

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 In December 2020, during our Follow Black Women Town Hall with Majority Leader Schumer, CVH member Deborah...

Apr 22, 2021

Juanita Lewis named Deputy Director of Community Voices Heard

We’re pleased to announce that Juanita Lewis has been promoted to the role of Deputy Director. In her new capacity, Juanita will drive...

Apr 20, 2021

Accountability will not end police violence. Changing the entire system will.

April 21, 2021: For many of us, the mere notification that the verdict was coming incited feelings of anxiety and fear - no doubt because...

Apr 19, 2021

COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD STATEMENT ON THE GUILTY VERDICTS OF DEREK CHAUVIN

While this verdict serves as the condemnation of the cruel murder of George Floyd, there is no victory in the justice system doing what...

Apr 12, 2021

Statement on Murder of Daunte Wright

The murder of Daunte Wright, a 20 year old Black man, by the #Minnesota police department serves as a yet another reminder that Black...

Mar 16, 2021

CVH’s Efforts Organizing and Building Power During a Pandemic

For Community Voices Heard (CVH), like many organizations, 2020 was marred by the Coronavirus pandemic which was and continues to be...

Mar 14, 2021

Women's History Month: The Legacy Of Gail Aska

This month we are commemorating Women’s History Month. Together, we will Empower, Celebrate and Educate about all of the powerful women...

Dec 9, 2020

Statement Regarding President-Elect Biden's Housing Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Appointment

December, 9, 2020: New York , NY- We commend President-Elect Joe Biden for selecting U.S. Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D-Ohio) as the Secretary...

Aug 27, 2020

Statement on the Kenosha Police Shooting and the WNBA and NBA Strike

NEW YORK (August 27, 2020) - “We applaud the WNBA and NBA players for their courage and leadership in going on strike to protest the...

Jun 2, 2020

Community Voices Heard Calls On NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea to Resign

NEW YORK (June 3, 2020) - “Today, we are calling on NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea to resign. We are outraged by the violent conduct of...

May 31, 2020

Justice for Breonna Taylor & George Floyd

A STATEMENT FROM COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AFUA ATTA-MENSAH This past week has left me feeling at times furious, sad,...

Apr 1, 2020

NYS Passes Austerity Budget that Harms Working Families During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

NEW YORK (April 2, 2020) — In response to the release of the New York State Budget, Community Voices Heard Executive Director Afua...

Dec 4, 2019

Community Voices Heard Statement on Cuts to SNAP Benefits

DECEMBER 4, 2019; New York, NY: President Trump's decision to roll back SNAP benefits for thousands of people is a direct attack on...

Nov 12, 2019

Ella Baker School for Organizing Holds Fall Training for Members

On Saturday, October 19th members from NYC, Westchester, Orange and Dutchess Counties came to attend our Ella Baker School for...

Jun 26, 2018

Janus Supreme Court Decision

NEW YORK - “Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Janus in the highly-anticipated Janus v. AFSCME case....

Jun 25, 2018

Supreme Court Upholds Muslim Ban

The Supreme Court has failed our country once again on its mission to uphold justice. Today, in an unsurprising 5-4 vote, the Supreme...