Africa in Harlem
Applications for Gifted & Talented programs to open on May 31st
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today announced that applications for the expanded kindergarten and third grade Gifted & Talented programs... Read More
EEAP Coalition continues conversation about Black studies at Bak2Basics Salon in Brooklyn
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Following their first community event in Harlem, the EEAP Coalition held a second panel discussion titled “Be-YOU-tiful: A Conversation About Black Girls, Education, and Confidence” on May 21,... Read More
EEAP Coalition hosts first community event at Denny Moe’s Superstar Barber Shop in Harlem
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 21, 2022, the EEAP Coalition hosted its first community events and panels called “Barbershop and Beauty Shop Conversations” to raise additional awareness and support for Black... Read More
Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center celebrates Malcolm X Day
Photos credit: Bill Moore The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center celebrated Malcolm X Day, the 97th birthday celebration for El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, on May 19, 2022. The event... Read More
December 12th Movement holds 33rd “Shut them down” rally in Harlem
Photos credit; Bill Moore On May 19, 2022, the date Malcolm X would have celebrated his 97th Birthday, the December 12th Movement held its 33rd “Shut them down” rally in Harlem. Malcolm X’s... Read More
A New York resident presumptively positive for Monkeypox
Photo credit: Fresh Idea The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Public Health Lab has tested specimens from two patients under investigation for possible Monkeypox. One case has been ruled out and... Read More
Parents and community members to join New York City public school superintendent hiring process
Photo credit: Flamingo images On May 17, 2022, Schools Chancellor David C. Banks announced the launch of community town halls to engage parents and community members in the process of hiring 45 New York City public school superintendents... Read More
Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour returns to Carnegie Hall for a sold-out show
Photos credits: Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese music superstar Youssou N’Dour graced the stage of Carnegie Hall for an evening of sweet reunion with his US-based fans on May 13, 2022. Youssou N’Dour sang... Read More
Mayor Adams kicks off weekend-long grand opening celebration for Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace
Photos Credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell and Marino On May 13, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined project developers Urbane and BRP Companies for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the... Read More
Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks announce new approach to screen and support dyslexic students
Photo credit: Michael Appleton New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks announced on May 12, 2022, the largest, most comprehensive approach to... Read More
Education Equity Action Plan Coalition provides an update on new Black Studies curriculum
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 10, 2022, members of the Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) Coalition hosted its first-ever Black Media Salon at historic Sylvia’s in Harlem. The Black Media Salon... Read More
Sea to Soul Harlem offers free meals and drinks to Harlem community
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 7, 2022, Black entrepreneurs Eric “E-Prez” Presley and S. Kasson Page held a give-back event at their new restaurant, Sea to Soul Harlem, located on Adam... Read More
HCCI honors Melba, Rev. Butts III, Malik Yoba, Willie Walker, Olumide “Miday” Wilkey, and Union Baptist Church at 19th Annual “Let Us Break Bread Together” Awards
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI), held for the first time in two years its 19th Annual “Let Us Break Bread Together” Awards in person, on May... Read More
Senator Cordell Cleare celebrates Eid with Harlem Muslim community
Photos credit: Bill Moore On May 5, 2022, New York State Senator Cordell Cleare held, with the Harlem Muslim community, an Eid celebration at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building. Several youths,... Read More
A New Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Photo credit: Production Perig By Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s Health Commissioner Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up time and time again to protect each other. Today, over 6... Read More
97% of kindergartners citywide now have a NYC Scholarship Account for college and career training
Photo credit: Syda Productions New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on May 4, 2022, investments in the future of New York City children, giving 97 percent of kindergartners across the city access to... Read More
NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Tisch discusses plans to give New Yorkers cleaner streets with members of the ethnic media
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell At a community and ethnic media roundtable held on May 4, 2022, at Tribeca’s Sanitation Garage, newly appointed NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed her concerns... Read More
Mayor Eric Adams and SBS Commissioner Kim kick off national small business week
Photos credit: Kenya L. Smith New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim kicked off on May 2, 2022, a grand... Read More
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honors five African and Muslim-led organizations at Iftar dinner
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honored five African and Muslim-led organizations during an iftar dinner held in the Bronx. The organizations honored... Read More
Mayor Eric Adams shares roadmap to a safer and more equitable New York in first State of the City address
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On April 26, 2022, with pictures of his late mother Dorothy Mae Adams-Streeter and the first Black mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, by his side, new... Read More