Photos & News – African immigrant and African-American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond
In the early hours of Thursday, May 9, 2024, a tragedy was narrowly avoided at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD). An Air Senegal flight HC 301, en route to Bamako (Mali), left the runway during takeoff. The incident occurred around … Read More
Photo credit : Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs On May Day, The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) hosted an immigrant media roundtable in honor of May Day to discuss the … Read More
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye presided over the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace. In his opening speech, he expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of … Read More
Photo credit: UN UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, award-winning playwright and actor Danai Gurira has delivered on April 24, 2024 powerful remarks at the UN Security Council during the annual open debate on conflict-related sexual violence. The debate, organized under the Malta Presidency of the Security Council, … Read More
Photo credit : New York City Council On April 23, 2024, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council released its 2024 Pay Disparity Report on wage gaps within New York City’s municipal workforce. It finds persisting gender and racial wage gaps that … Read More
Photo credit: Presidency of Senegal The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, made a series of appointments during the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Palace of the Republic. These appointments cover … Read More
The City of New York is grieving the sudden loss of Venezuelan American Pedro Frisneda, who passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 53. Pedro Frisneda held significant roles within the city, serving as the Associate Director … Read More
Photos and video: Isseu Diouf Campbell Code NGom, Ndongo Sarry, and Abdoulaye NDoye dreamed of a better life for themselves and their family, which they hoped they could fulfill in the United States. So, they left Senegal like thousands of … Read More
Photo: City Of New York On April 16, 2024, Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, launched the 20th annual Immigrant Heritage Week with a campaign Celebrating the City of Immigrants, honoring long-time immigrant New Yorkers and … Read More
Photo credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office On April 15, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced “Project Home,” a pilot program to provide intensive, specialized housing … Read More
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, made an official visit to Touba, the capital of the Mouride Brotherhood, and then to Tivaouane, the religious city of the Tidjaniya order. During both visits, he … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell State Senator Cordell Cleare partnered, on April 13th, 2024, with Muslim community leaders City Councilmember Yusef Salaam and Assemblyman Charles D. Fall, Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, local mosques, and organizations … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Afrikana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting African migrants and founded by New York immigrant Adama Bah, marked Eid-al-Fitr with a festive celebration in Harlem. The event featured a toy giveaway for children and provided … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell and Mohamed Sarr African Muslim New Yorkers celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, on April 10, 2024. Related Images:
Photo credit: Badara Preira The Eid al-Fitr, or Korité, was celebrated throughout Senegal on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, marking the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. The Coordination of Muslims in Senegal (CMS) announced this on Monday, April 8, … Read More
As Eid approaches, searching for the perfect outfit becomes a delightful adventure, especially in Harlem, New York City. One of the gems of Harlem’s cultural scene is the Malcolm Shabazz African Market, a vibrant hub of African-inspired fashion and culture. … Read More
Photo: Presidency of Senegal The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, took the necessary time to meticulously choose the members of his new government, aiming to successfully fulfill the mission entrusted to him by the 5th President of the Republic, … Read More
Photos & video credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On April 4, 2024, Schools Chancellor David C. Banks announced that NYC Public Schools’ newly revamped Office of New School Development and Design will inaugurate nine new schools for the upcoming academic year. … Read More
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New York around 10:23 a.m. According to Governor Hochul who held a press conference earlier, there are no reports of damages in the state. Mayor Eric Adams stated during a press briefing that: “responders are … Read More
Photo credit: Presidency of Senegal His Excellency Mr. President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye delivered a message to the Nation on the 64th anniversary of Senegal’s independence. In this speech, filled with gratitude and vision for the future, the President praised … Read More
