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New York City announces phases of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The City of New York will work with the State to guarantee maximum distribution of a safe, effective, and free vaccine, with an emphasis on communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Over the... Read More

You have until October 16 at 6 a.m. to fill out the 2020 Census online

If you live in New York or any other US state, undocumented or not, you have until October 16 at 6 a.m. to fill out the 2020 Census online at https://my2020census.gov/. Via mail,... Read More

COVID-19 makes New Yorkers anxious et depressed Health Opinion Polls show

Photo credit:The Visuals You Need The Health Department released on September 22, 2020, a new report on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in New York City. Health Opinion Polls conducted in... Read More

In-person learning delayed in New York City Public Schools

Photo credit: Tom Wang The City of New York announced, on September 17, 2020, changes to the previous school reopening schedule announced earlier this month. According to the new schedule, only 3-K, pre-K,... Read More

$300 lost wages assistance payments will begin next week says NYS Department of Labor

Photo credit: Anna The New York State Department of Labor today announced on September 10, 2020 that payments for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program, which provides an additional $300 in weekly benefits... Read More

NYC public schools to reopen remotely on September 16 and in-person on September 21

Photo credit: Fizkes The City of New York announced this week that NYC public schools will reopen on September 16 for a three-day transitional period when students will receive instruction remotely. On September... Read More

Civil Rights Leaders Issue Statement on Armed White Militia Violence Against Protesters at Jacob Blake Protest

Leading national racial justice organizational leaders issued on August 27, 2020, a joint statement on armed white militia violence and police camaraderie with militia members following the arrest of a militia member in... Read More

Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s running mate as Black leaders get their wishes granted

Photo credit: U.S. Senate Black male and female leaders from around the country who called on presidential candidate Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as vice-president, got their wishes granted as President... Read More

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Africa in Harlem

Black Male Leaders urge VP Joe Biden to choose a Black woman VP in statement of solidarity

NYC Health + Hospitals is offering free back to school vaccinations

NY State allows school reopening in September

A “census taker” will come to your home unless you self-complete the Census

Top Black Women Leaders Denounce Racist, Sexist Attacks Against VP Candidates

Harlem celebrates the revival of the Black Lives Matter Mural

The vandalized Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural will be repaired, says Harlem Park to Park founder Nikoa Evans

Black leaders hold vigil in Harlem in honor of Congressman John Lewis

Congressmember-elect Jamaal Bowman joins Garner family and Rev. Al Sharpton to honor the life of Eric Garner

Harlem youth voice concerns over NYPD policing

New York City enters Phase Four, the final phase of reopening

Celebrities to raise money to support Harlem Community through Harlem Serves Up!

NYC Department of Small Business Services to offer free compliance consultations to restaurants

New York State can pay your rent for up to four months

Harlem artists discuss the making of Black Lives Matter Harlem Street Mural

Street Vendor Project creates fund for immigrant workers excluded from government financial relief

The Black Academic Excellence marches for more funding for Black students and an end to school-to-prison pipeline

NYC’s School Reopening Plan leaves Immigrant Families in the dark, say advocates

New York City enters phase three with personal care businesses and outdoor dining

Harlem unveils BLACK LIVES MATTER Street Mural paid for by community members

New Law protects New Yorkers from eviction for unpaid rent accrued during COVID-19 crisis

Summer Youth Employment Program to Serve Thousands of New York Teens starting late July

Despite weeks of protest in NYC only nine council members voted for more cuts to NYPD budget

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to prevent budget execution during final tax warrant process

Muslim Community Network launches COVID-19 hotline in Soninke, Malinke and French

Bronx Community College to offer free coding, music and video production workshops to 7th – 12th grade students this summer

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announces new ways New Yorkers can connect with his office

African New Yorker Gérard Koala to receive in July the Best African Cultural Promoter Award at PADEV 2020

Video : François Nzi gives African parents guidance on how to effectively homeschool their children this summer amid coronavirus crisis

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams unveils second Black Lives Matter mural in New York City

Immigration: U.S. Supreme Court authorizes expedited removal of asylum seekers without judicial review

New York City’s 8 public beaches will be open for swimming starting July 1

From June 29, New Yorkers will have to move their cars only once a week for Alternate Side Parking

Immigration : President Trump suspends entry of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants through December 31, 2020

What NYC Hair Salons, Barbershops, Restaurants and Stores need to know about Phase Two of reopening

Harlem celebrates Juneteenth

The Africa Center unveils art installation in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

Video: An African father in New York City – Joseph Onwu

City’s burial assistance program of $1,700 now open to undocumented New Yorkers

City launches New, Improved Affordable Housing Application Website for all New Yorkers

One Hundred Black Men partners with Hennessy to provide grants up to $15,000 to black businesses

U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump administration’s decision to end DACA

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopens after release of New Guidance Regarding Paycheck Protection Program

Your vote has never been so important! Democratic Presidential Primary, Primary Elections for Congress, State Assembly and State Senate, are on June 23

Immigration: Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Making Arrests at New York Courthouses

Applications for Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative are open until June 25

Activists march ‘for Stolen Lives & Looted Dreams’

How to successfully reopen your business on June 8 – with New York City Commissioner of Small Business Services Jonnel Doris

George Floyd : New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus pushes for Police Reform

George Floyd : Civil Rights Leaders call for National Day of Mourning and federal action to reform police

George Floyd: Charges against Derek Chauvin upgraded to felony second-degree murder

George Floyd’s Family calls for first-degree murder charges against Chauvin after independent autopsy determined George Floyd’s death was due to asphyxia from sustained forceful pressure

George Floyd: New Yorkers march and chant, “I can’t breathe” from Harlem to Times Square

Wolof: Financial assistance registration for the Senegalese Diaspora ends today

Coronavirus: New York City lays out plan for reopening on June 8

George Floyd’s family to hire forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden after Hennepin County Medical Examiner found cause of death was not asphyxiation

Former Minnesota police officer Dereck Chauvin arrested

When will the cold-blooded murder of unarmed Black men in America stop?

New York State launches $100 million New York Forward Loan Fund for small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords

Coronavirus: About 178,000 of NYC Public School students will need summer learning

Wolof : COVID-19 financial assistance programs for African businesses and nonprofits in New York City

Coronavirus : Black children are the most affected by the new “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19”

Coronavirus : The fiasco of the “not racist” NYPD enforcing social distancing continues at the expense of Black and brown New Yorkers

Coronavirus: Accra Restaurant joins local groups to feed African families in the Bronx during COVID-19 crisis

Coronavirus: New York issues alert on new “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19” impacting children

Video : Black Jogger Ahmaud Arbery’s shooters arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Video : This is how black jogger Ahmaud Arbery was killed in cold blood by two white men

Coronavirus : Black New Yorkers are violently arrested over social distancing violations and still no enforcement data released by the NYPD

Coronavirus: HRA can pay up to $1,700 towards your family member or friend’s burial expenses

Video: How to best honor the holy month of Ramadan during Coronavirus

Coronavirus : U.S. Immigration Services working on reopening on June 4

Coronavirus : Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on April 27

Coronavirus : Get ready Black businesses, $380 billion for small businesses are in the pipeline

Coronavirus : City to give undocumented New Yorkers up to $1,000

Coronavirus : What’s next for Black businesses with SBA funding exhausted and SBS loan on pause?

Coronavirus : African leaders in New York speak about the toll COVID-19 is taking on the African Immigrant community

Coronavirus : NYC schools will remain closed until at least September 2020

Coronavirus : Black and Brown New Yorkers account for 69% of COVID-19 deaths in New York City

Coronavirus : NYC Department of Health now recommends wearing a face covering in public