Africa in Harlem

African New Yorkers Highlight Culture and Unity at the African Unity Festival in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Unity Parade, Inc., in collaboration with the New York City African Council and The Africa Center, hosted the inaugural African Unity Festival at The Africa Center... Read More

Columbia University Cancels Macky Sall

By Isseu Diouf Campbell On October 14, 2024, we launched a social media campaign to stop a fraud—a man with blood on his hands attempting to reinvent his reputation. View this post on... Read More

Pastef East Coast presents Senegal 50 to the Diaspora in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Following the launch of the national development policy document “Senegal 2050,” held in Diamniadio on October 14, 2024, members of the Pastef East Coast section gathered at the... Read More

Natu Camara Hosts 2nd Edition of Harlem MEET Africa

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Guinean artist Natu Camara hosted, on October 6, 2024, the second edition of Harlem MEET Africa, a free concert at Marcus Garvey Park aimed at connecting community members... Read More

Nigerian Diaspora Celebrates 64 Years of Independence in New York

Photos credit: Mohamed Ba Following a vibrant parade in downtown Manhattan, Nigerian New Yorkers, adorned in white and green—the colors of their national flag—gathered on 24th Street on October 5th, 2024, to celebrate... Read More

Mayor Adams honors African trailblazers at Gracie Mansion

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Eric Adams honored community organizer Bakary Camara, media couple Isaac and Sandra Babu-Boateng of Panagenius, and celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi during his annual African Heritage Celebration held... Read More

New York City’s Heat Season is Here: Know Your Rights

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell During a press conference held at the New York City Housing Preservation and Development’s Brooklyn office on October 1st, 2024, City officials including HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrion Jr.... Read More

The Elombe Brath Foundation and Councilmember Yusef Salaam Unveil Helene Nomsa Brath Way in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Elombe Brath Foundation, in partnership with Councilmember Yusef Salaam, joined community members to celebrate the life of Grandassa model and community activist Helene Nomsa Brath. The unveiling... Read More

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