Zubair Fashion Show
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Congresswoman Yvette Clarke speaks at girls’ empowerment symposium
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L-R: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Cheryl A. Hall and Aletha Maybank By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Caribbean Women’s Health Association hosted “Who Runs the World? Girls!” – a girls empowerment and mentorship symposium – on May 12, 2012 at St. Francis … Read More
Pan Africanists in N.Y. pay tribute to late Ambassador Dudley Thompson
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Cecile Thompson, widow of Ambassador Dudley Thompson By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union, with the African Union Diaspora Task Team and the World African Diaspora Union, hosted a posthumous tribute to longtime pan-Africanist Ambassador Dudley Thompson on May 14, 2012 … Read More
2011 Miss Nigeria Independence’s fight against HIV
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Ololade Olayokun, 2011 Miss Nigeria Independence By Isseu Diouf Campbell Doing her part to combat HIV/AIDS, Ololade Olayokun, recently hosted AYE (A Youth Effort fighting against the HIV/AIDS virus), her first event as 2011 Miss Nigeria Independence. The event, aimed at … Read More
New TV show keeping Cultures alive
L-R: Writer, director, and actor, Oliver MBamara with Yomi Ajaiyeoba, President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association By Isseu Diouf Campbell Writer, director, and actor Oliver MBamara premiered episodes of his first TV series titled “Cultures” during the Nigerian Lawyers … Read More
Ozwald Boateng presents his Japanese inspired collection in Lagos
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Ozwald Boateng Photos By Arise British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, Ozwald Boateng, presented his Japanese inspired Fall/Winter 2012 collection in Lagos during Arise Magazine Fashion Week. For more information, visit ozwaldboateng.co.uk. Photos of the event Related Images:
Cameroonian Awards
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New York Black journalists honor Gil Noble
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Lisa Noble, Gil Noble’s daughter By Isseu Diouf Campbell The New York Association of Black Journalists hosted its 24th annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 15, 2012 in Manhattan and recognized the contributions of several journalists, including “Like It … Read More
African Students of City College celebrate Africa
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African Student Union members in traditional attire By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Student Union and the Senegambian Student Association of the City College of New York hosted Vive l’Afrique Part II – a cultural show celebrating Africa with dance, … Read More
Ruby Dee celebrates Mother’s Day in Harlem
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Ruby Dee By Isseu Diouf Campbell Back in Harlem where she grew up, Ruby Dee spent Mother’s Day at an evening of spoken word and music at the Apollo Theater on May 13, 2012. Photos of the event Related Images:
Sierra Leonan community holds 51st independence celebration
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Adiatu Bangura, 2011 Miss Sierra Leone NY receiving a certificate from H.E. Shekou Toure, Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Union of Sierra Leonean Organizations in New York State hosted the 51st independence … Read More
Senegal’s Cheikh Lô gets to Carnegie Hall
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Cheikh Lô By Isseu Diouf Campbell [column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] Senegalese singer Cheikh Lô performed with his band at an intimate concert in Carnegie Hall’s Zankell Hall on April 20, 2012. The artist, who defines his music as colorful, released his … Read More
South Africans celebrate Freedom Day
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Nthabi and Nohlanhla, the picnic organizers By Isseu Diouf Campbell South Africans in New York celebrated Freedom day on April 28, 2012, during a picnic at the Riverbank State Park in Upper Manhattan. What started last year with less than … Read More
N.Y. Women’s Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary
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“Celebrating Women Awards” recipient Merble Reagon, executive director of the Women’s Center for Education and Career Advancement By Isseu Diouf Campbell The New York Women’s Foundation, which has been empowering women for a quarter-century through its programs, hosted its 25th … Read More
Ailey’s Spring Gala returns to the Apollo Theater
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Toni Braxton, honorary chair By Isseu Diouf Campbell Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater held its annual spring gala benefit on April 8, 2012 at the Apollo Theater. The event started with a one-night-only performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, … Read More
ROSE gives gift of education to Haitian girls
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Par Isseu Diouf Campbell and Winston Rodney Myrline Belzince knows the value of education. If it wasn’t for the generosity of a stranger who paid her tuition for a private school in Haiti for seven years, she would have stayed … Read More
Rose Marie Guiraud’s bon voyage benefit
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L-R: H.E. Daouda Diabate, Ivory Coast’s ambassador of the United Nations, Rose Marie Guiraud, her husband and Ivory Coast’s former UN Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba By Isseu Diouf Campbell Members of the Ivorian diaspora in the United States recently hosted a … Read More
Spirit of ABNY Awards honors tech industry leaders
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L-R: Honoree Alan Patricof, Mayor Bloomberg and ABNY Chairman Bill Rudin By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Association for a Better New York Foundation hosted its 2012 Spirit of ABNY Awards before a packed house at Union Square Hall on April … Read More
‘Achieving Leadership’s Purpose’ stronger than ever
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L-R: Stacie Nc Grant of Achieving Leadership’s Purpose, Inc., with students By Isseu Diouf Campbell Even the alumni who graduated 20 years ago remember the impact that Achieving Leadership’s Purpose, Inc., had on their lives. For many of them, participating … Read More
Africa Channel & African Union team up for Africa Day 2012
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L-R: H.E. Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, with Mark Walton, The Africa Channel Executive Vice President, Sponsorship and Corporate Development By Isseu Diouf Campbell Ask the average New Yorker what Africa Day is, … Read More