L-R: Senator Perkins with Muslim leaders By Isseu Diouf Campbell New York State Senator Bill Perkins partnered with Harlem’s Muslim leaders to host 5th annual Eid Celebration on August 20, 2012 at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Plaza. … Read More
L-R: Keynote speakers Mamadou Karambe and Imam Idrissa Touré By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Malian Cultural Center hosted an Iftar dinner under the theme “Save Timbuktu, Save Mali” on August 10, 2012 in Manhattan to raise awareness about the pillage … Read More
L-R: Commissioner Omar Mohammadi, Aisha Al-Adawiya, Senator Bill Perkins, Scott Stringer, Imam Talib Abdur Rashid, Mr. Ramadan By Isseu Diouf Campbell Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer hosted the annual Iftar dinner for the Muslim community on July 31, 2012 at … Read More
L-R: Busi Mlambo of the Konzeni Foundation and Kantaki Washington, organizer of Sol Afrik Fashion Week By Isseu Diouf Campbell Kantaki Washington and Busi Mlambo hosted Sol Afrik Fashion Week Launch Party on July 19, 2012 at the W hotel … Read More
L-R: Dr. Teguest Guerma, director general of AMREF By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Medical and Research Foundation, the largest African-led health development organization on the continent, recently launched in New York the Stand up for African Mothers campaign to train … Read More
L-R: Inez Dickens with Dr. Roscoe Brown and honoree Jackie Rowe Adams By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bloomberg kicked off the 38th annual Harlem Week with a reception at Gracie Mansion on July 19, 2012. Harlem Week, which highlights Harlem’s … Read More
L-R: 466/64 spokespersons Lira and Sam Sarpong By Isseu Diouf Campbell “466/64 Fashion,” a brand rooted in Africa and inspired by the iconic legacy of Nelson Mandela had its official U.S. launching on July 14, on Nelson Mandela International Day, … Read More
Model wearing Nadir Tati By Isseu Diouf Campbell Africa Fashion Week NY 2012 ended on July 14 with a lineup of 14 designers including Korto Momulu, MABM, House of Marie, Fikirte Addis, Allex Kangala, Studio D-Maxsi, Marianne G. G., Afritili, … Read More
R-L: Sheila Denayoh of ILL La La Designs with models By Isseu Diouf Campbell Africa Fashion Week NY Day 2 featured Farai Simoyi, Sheaffa Delince, Vanessa Musaka, Gustavo Garcia, Lisa Keating, Agama Label and ILL La La Designs. Photos of the … Read More
L-R: Kibonen, designer, Adiat Disu, founder of Africa Fashion Week NY, Mesanga, designer and David By Isseu Diouf Campbell Runway shows of the 3rd edition of Africa Fashion Week started on July 12, 2012 at Broad Street Ballroom with a … Read More
L-R: South Sudan’s Ambassador to the UN H.E. Francis George Nazario, human rights activist Simon Deng with actor, model and activist Ger Duany By Isseu Diouf Campbell Citizens and supporters of South-Sudan, the youngest nation in Africa, celebrated its first … Read More
L-R: JR Giddings, founder of Bikini under the Bridge with designer Teri of Silver Mosquito and models By Isseu Diouf Campbell JRG Entertainment hosted its 7th Annual Bikini Under the Bridge Swimwear Fashion Show on July 8, 2012 in Brooklyn. … Read More
L-R: Red Fox, Rayvon and Shaggy By Winston Rodney Jamaican-American reggae singer Shaggy hosted the official launch of Ranch Entertainment, his new record label on June 4, 2012 at Santos Party House in Manhattan. Artists signed to the label include … Read More
L-R: Rosalind McLymont, TNJ Executive Editor, honoree Janna Andrews, and Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, TNJ Publisher By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Network Journal magazine hosted its 15th Annual 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards Dinner, on June 28, 2012, in Manhattan at the … Read More
L-R: Council member Jumaane Williams, Elsie Accilien, Bishop Sem celestin, Lisa Noble, Council Member Mathieu Eugene, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, E-Uneek Kebreau, Detective Joseph Dejoie, and Assemblyman Perry By Isseu Diouf Campbell Haiti-born Council Member Mathieu Eugene hosted the banner of Haiti … Read More
L-R: Kelly Ripa, Robert De Niro, Mayor Bloomberg, Whoopi Goldberg, and Meryl Streep By Isseu Diouf Campbell Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg was among the honorees of the seventh annual “Made in NY” Awards, hosted by Mayor Bloomberg and Mayor’s Office … Read More
L-R: Tom Allon, Bill De Blasio, John Liu, Sandra Wilkin, Rev. Jacques Andre Degraff, Christine Quinn, William Thompson, and Scott Stringer By Isseu Diouf Campbell Minority and women business owners networked, gained information and made a resounding call for more … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Unified Network of Business Professionals hosted the 7th Annual Young Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Awards on June 6, 2012 at 404 NYC in Manhattan, in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. After a video greeting from … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The National Black Leadership on AIDS hosted its 25th Anniversary Choose Life Awards Hall of Hope and Remembrance Benefit Reception on June 7, 2012 in Manhattan. The organization’s Hall of Hope and Remembrance recognized outstanding individuals … Read More
L-R: Honorees Latraviette D. Smith, Deborah Williams, Audrey Bernard, Vanessa K. Bush and Sheryl Lee Ralph By Isseu Diouf Campbell Five trailblazing women — including New York Beacon society columnist Audrey Bernard – were recognized for their accomplishments at the … Read More
