Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Civil society and African Diaspora friends hosted on December 23, 2017 at the African Union’s headquarters in Manhattan a tribute and send-off celebration for H.E. Tété Antonio who left his position as the African Union Permanent … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray launched Sisters Thrive, a women-led, family-centered volunteer effort to promote mental health literacy in Black communities on December 11, 2017 in Manhattan. The effort is in partnership with 5 Sisters Thrive … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Bronx Community College African Students Association and Echoes of Africa Initiative hosted an African Women Symposium titled “I’m not an object” on December 8, 2017 at the Roscoe Brown Student Center to discuss education, family issues, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne received the insignia of the Order des Arts et des Lettres at the French Embassy in Manhattan on December 4, 2017. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell African immigrant New Yorkers held a rally under the theme “Africans are not for sale” in front of the permanent mission of Libya in Manhattan on November 28, 2017 to protest against the deplorable conditions of … Read More
Hawa Bah, the mother of Mohamed Bah killed by the NYPD in 2012 and Civil Rights attorney Randolph McLaughlin spoke to the press on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 after jury gave its verdict finding two NYPD officers liable ; officer Edwin Mateo … Read More
African inspired fashion and clothing company Bebenoir celebrated 10 years in Harlem on October 20, 2017. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 9th Annual Film and Event Series Congo in Harlem opened on October 19, 2017 at Maysles Cinema in Harlem with a screening of two films Sokoni and Congo Oyé followed by a discussion moderated by … Read More
Congressman Jose E. Serrano celebrated the contributions of the growing and thriving African community during an African Heritage Celebration held on October 19, 2017 in the Bronx. Were honored Madina Toure, Sauti Yetu, Nabilah Iddrisu, Waheera Mardah, and Abubakar Amadu … Read More
The Africa Center located on 5th Ave and 110th Street in Harlem hosted a Community Day on October 14, 2017. The day-long event included a libation ceremony performed by Dr. Kofi Boateng accompanied by djembe drum group Bolo Bolo Blauweh, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell New York African Restaurant Week Festival 2017 took place at Industry City in Brooklyn on October 8, 2017 with over 30 African restaurants and vendors, fashion, beauty and art exhibitions, live DJs and a Afrobeats Day … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office hosted an African Immigrant Heritage Reception on September 22, 2017 at the Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan. Related Images:
Harlem Park to Park hosted a Shop Harlem Live Harlem Lifestyle Expo on June 24, 2017 at MIST Harlem to promote local businesses. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The United Nations celebrated the life and spirit of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on June 16, 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters. Related Images:
African Services Committee hosted a fundraiser titled “Come to the Table” with Chef Pierre Thiam on June 14, 2017 at the James Cohan Gallery in Manhattan to raise money for its community kitchen. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell NYU Africa House hosted a town hall meeting with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on June 9, 2017 at the NYU Kimmel Center in Manhattan. Several members of the Ghanaian and the larger African Diaspora attended the … Read More
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), and the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) joined L+M Development Partners, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI), and partners for the grand … Read More
On Thursday, July 14, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted a celebration in honor of the first-ever Harlem/Havana Music & Cultural Festival, an international visual and performing arts, fashion, education and culinary exchange celebrating the rich … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed last week, the Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA), eight bills that further the administration’s goals of preserving public safety and building stronger and safer neighborhoods by reducing arrests and incarceration. “For too long, one small … Read More
Self Portrait of photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier By Utibe Mbagwu The Brooklyn Museum exhibition ‘A Haunted Capital’ showcases an poignant depiction of working-class life in the Rust Belt community of Braddock, Pennsylvania, the hometown of photographer Latoya Ruby Frazier. The … Read More
