Africa in Harlem
Fashion designer Edwing D’Angelo presents military inspired collection in Harlem
Photos credits: Isseu Diouf Campbell Fashion designer Edwing D’Angelo presented his Fall 2021 collection titled “Arms & Roses’’ on September 11, 2021 on the sidewalk of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd between 131st and... Read More
We All Really Matter hosts “Love on the Block” in Harlem
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell We All Really Matter, the Harlem-based domestic violence organization held a block party for children titled “Love on the Block” on September 11, 2021 on 131st street between... Read More
NYC Health + Hospitals reminds parents to schedule annual physicals for children
NYC Health + Hospitals is reminding parents and guardians to schedule appointments for physicals, immunizations, vision and hearing tests, and other health services at NYC Health + Hospitals locations citywide. Annual physicals are... Read More
President Biden signs new Executive Order to impose sanctions against those responsible for crisis in Northern Ethiopia
President Biden is taking further steps to respond to the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. This conflict has sparked one of the worst humanitarian and human rights crises in the world, with over... Read More
NYC celebrates African Heritage Month at The Africa Center in Harlem
Photos credits: Isseu Diouf Campbell The rain didn’t stop event host NYC Commission on Human Rights nor members of the African Diaspora who came to The Africa Center in Harlem to celebrate African... Read More
Air Senegal partners with Senegalese Tourism Promotion Agency to promote Destination Senegal in the US
Photos credit: Bill Moore On September 3, 2021, the day following the launch of Air Senegal’s Dakar-New York-Washington line, the airline, in partnership with the Senegalese Tourism Promotion Agency hosted a private workshop... Read More
What to Know About the Delta Variant
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, New York City’s Health Commissioner From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our knowledge about the virus has constantly evolved, and we are now confronting a new challenge.... Read More
Tax relief now available to Hurricane Ida victims in New York and New Jersey
Victims of Hurricane Ida in parts of New York and New Jersey now have until Jan. 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue... Read More
NY OASAS launches Kinship Care Toolkit for family members of those affected by addiction
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) announced on September 9, 2021 the launch of the Kinship Care Toolkit to support relatives and family friends who are caring... Read More
SBA Enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Aid Small Businesses Facing Challenges from Delta Variant
On September 9, 2021 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better... Read More
CCRB appoints Darius Charney as Director of New Unit Charged with Investigating Racial Profiling and Bias-Based Policing
Photo credit: Jirel McClinton On September 9, 2021, the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), announced the appointment of Mr. Darius Charney, one of the country’s leading civil rights lawyers, as... Read More
President Biden approves federal funding for New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Ida
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. who is scheduled to survey storm damage in New York on September 7, 2021, ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas... Read More
Air Senegal’s Dakar New-York/Washington line is open
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The long-awaited launch of Air Senegal’s Dakar New-York/Washington line was held at the Blaise Diagne Airport in Dakar on September 1st 2021. Several officials including Senegalese Minister of... Read More
What to do if your business was impacted by Hurricane Ida
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is reminding all business owners impacted by Hurricane Ida that the agency is here to help. SBS recommends the following immediate next steps: – If... Read More
Cities for Action Leaders call on Biden Administration to Protect Immigrants from Africa and other countries using Temporary Protected Status
Thirty mayors from across the country sent a letter to the Biden Administration this week requesting that they designate or redesignate 15 countries for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The countries include: Afghanistan, the... Read More
Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson Allocates Funding to Combat High Rates of Maternal and Infant Mortality in the Bronx
On August 31, 2021 Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson joined with birth justice advocates and healthcare leaders for a press conference announcing over $400,000 in City Council funding to combat high rates of... Read More
Federal unemployment benefits and extensions scheduled to expire on September 5, 2021
The department of Labor announced that federal unemployment benefits and extensions are scheduled to expire on September 5, 2021. This includes benefits in the following programs: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) $300 Federal Pandemic... Read More
Women in the Black to host a talk on the effects of racism and bias
Women In the Black, the Harlem-based nonprofit empowering African-American women-owned businesses, will host on September 14th a virtual conversation titled, “Black Lives Really Matter-Racism Can’t Win” with Dr. Lewis-Ragland and Kenneth L. Johnson.... Read More
SBA’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to be held September 13-15
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is scheduled to take place this year on September 13-15, 2021. The annual event honors the nation’s 31 million small businesses for... Read More
Ailey Extension to reopen studios for hybrid and in-studio only classes on September 18
Photo credit: Kyle Froman Ailey Extension will celebrate National Dance Day by welcoming New York City area dancers back to the studios to experience the vibrant energy of its “real classes for real... Read More
Africa in Harlem Online Store
African King Crewneck Sweatshirt Grey & Black
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: Grey Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low – Do not iron decoration
Mandela My Hero T-shirt Black & Gold – Kids
Pre-shrunk short sleeve t-shirt Color: black Material: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester Care instructions: Wash cold inside out – Tumble dry low – Do not iron decoration
Harlem Native short sleeve t-shirt – Women
Color: black Material: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester Care instructions: Wash cold inside out – Tumble dry low – Do not iron decoration
Unisex Africa Crewneck Sweatshirt Black & Dark Grey
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: Dark Grey Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low
Unisex Africa Black & Gold Crewneck Sweatshirt
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: black Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low – Do not iron decoration
Unisex Africa Black & Mauve Crewneck Sweatshirt
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: Mauve Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low
Unisex Africa Black & Sand Crewneck Sweatshirt
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: sand Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low
Unisex African + American Crewneck Sweatshirt Green
Pre-shrunk crewneck sweatshirt Color: Grey Material: 50% cotton 50% polyester Care instructions: Wash cold – Tumble dry low – Do not iron decoration