Office for African American AffairsThe Office for African American Affairs works to identify and resolve issues affecting African Americans in Westchester. The office offers assistance to individuals and community agencies as well as minority-owned businesses. Director Tracey Mitchell is reachable for comments, suggestions and questions at:
Additional information and assistance are made possible through the county's partnership with other agencies.
The office also works with the African American Advisory Board to develop and implement programs which recognize the history, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans in Westchester County.
African American Advisory Board
When Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano took office in January 1998, he revived the African American Advisory Board (AAAB.) The role of the AAAB is to develop and recommend effective policies, legislation and services to eliminate discrimination and improve opportunities for African-Americans and their families
The AAAB is organized into committees based upon issues of particular relevance to the African American community. The committees include children and families, housing, education, economic advancement, employment, health and mental health. Through panel discussions, exhibitions, special events, correspondence and meetings with public officials, the AAAB Board will provide feedback and input to the County Executive and Board of Legislators on issues affecting the African American community.
Current members of the AAAB are:
- Barbara Edwards, Chair
- Diana Palmer Burruss
- Reginald Bush
- Lisa Copeland
- Dr. Julius Ford
- DaMia Harris
- Daniella Jackson
- W. Garrison Jackson
- Darryl Mack
- Dr. Merville C. Marshal Jr.
- Susan McPherson
- Genevieve Brown Metzger
- Cora Miles
- Dorothy J. Orr
- Marilyn Price
- Ernest S. Prince
- Winston Ross
- Dr. Monica A. Scantlebury
- Claudette Stohart
- Albert Wesley
- Mae Williams
