Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The People of the Sun Middle Passage Collective along with Medgar Evers College Student Government Association and Akeem Productions hosted The 30th Annual Tribute to the Ancestors on June 8, 2019 on the Coney Island boardwalk … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Women in the Black honored the Curly Girl Collective, Egypt “Ify” Ufele, Suzzanne Douglas and Kyndra Frazier during its 21st Who’s the Boss Conference held on June 8, 2019 in Harlem. Around 75 women entrepreneurs attended … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Equity and Access and NYU Center for Strategic Solutions hosted their 3rd annual Decolonizing Education Conference on June 7, 2019 at the Brooklyn Law School. The two-day … Read More
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer’s office held a briefing on The New York City Agency Report Card on Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises on June 7, 2019 in Manhattan. The briefing led by Chief Diversity Officer Wendy … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Nigerian immigrant and owner of PurH20 Atinuke Akinwunmi is featured in a new photo exhibit at the Tenement Museum celebrating the legacy and contribution of New York City’s immigrant business owners. Deputy Mayor Philip J. Thompson, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 10th Annual NYC Multicultural Festival took place on June 1, 2019 on Saint Nicholas Avenue between 141st & 145th Street in Harlem. The festival included vendors and several performers including Malian singer Tapani, afro-Columbian singer … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hosted its State of Black America Series in Brooklyn led by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke representing New York’s 9th congressional district on May 31, 2019 at I.S. 392. The town hall’s … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell HERO, a film inspired by the life of Ulric Cross, a young Trinidadian who served in England’s Royal Air Force during World War II and became a central figure in the liberation struggles of several African … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell USA/Mali Charitable Association of New York, a nonprofit organization promoting African culture in NYC, hosted its 9th annual cultural event on May 29, 2019 at P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche School in Harlem. The cultural event included … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell A group of nurses gathered in front of Harlem Hospital’s pavilion building located on Lenox Avenue between 136th and 137th street on May 28, 2019 to protest for better working conditions and a safe registered nurse … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcom X and Betty Shabazz, hosted the 94th celebration of life & legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz emceed by Cheryl Wills on May 19, 2019 at the Malcolm X and … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Black human rights organization The December 12th Movement celebrated the 94th birthday of black Muslim nationalist Malcolm X with a black power march along 125th urging businesses to close for a commercial moment of silence … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, African Union Permanent Representative to the US met with members of the African Diaspora on May 18, 2019 at African Services Committee in Harlem to discuss Africa and the Diaspora’s return to … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell The de Blasio Administration—led by the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Mayor’s Center for Faith and Community Partnerships, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, and Thrive NYC—hosted … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell NYC Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit convened a forum for African immigrant communities on May 15, 2019 at the International Community High School. The forum included presentations from several city agencies including NYC Taxi & Limousine … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell The NYC Commission on Human Rights, along with the Mayor’s Offices of Immigrant Affairs and International Affairs, and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit hosted its Third Annual African Forum this year with an Africa Day … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Business Alliance celebrated the achievement of several impactful black women including Dionne Warwick, Audrey Smaltz, Brandice Daniel, Sandra Bookman, Letitia James, April Reign, Rachel Noerdlinger and Chanda Macias at its Black Ambition Awards Celebration … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner Bitta Mostofi honored Jin Kyu Park, an immigrant New Yorker from South Korea during this year’s Immigrant Heritage Week Reception held at Gracie Mansion on April 16, 2019. Related … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Alphonso David, Counsel to Governor Cuomo held a budget briefing with members of the ethnic media on April 12, 2019 in Manhattan. Topics discussed included cash bail, domestic violence, early voting, paid time off to … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Chef Pierre Thiam and Fatoumata Weston, the widow of late jazz pianist Randy Weston celebrated with family and friends Randy Weston’s 93rd birthday on April 7, 2019 at Teranga Restaurant in Harlem. Related Images:
