Photos & News – African immigrant and African-American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond
Photo credit: NYC Health Department Since March, three young children have fallen from windows that did not have window guards and sustained injuries. With New Yorkers remaining inside their homes to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Department, the … Read More
Africa in Harlem invited Imam Barry to explain how to celebrate and perform the Eid prayer at home during the Coronavirus crisis. Related Images:
This summer, the NYC Department of Education will provide academic support to approximately 177,700 students with remote summer learning. This adjusted summer learning model will offer education and services to students with disabilities and provide academic support and additional time … Read More
Africa in Harlem put together a visual presentation in Wolof on different COVID-19 financial assistance programs available for African businesses and nonprofits in New York City. Source: Small Business Administration and NYC Small Business Services Small Business Administration … Read More
The number of cases of the “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19” has risen in New York City to reach 110 confirmed cases; in 54 percent of those either the child tested positive for COVID-19 or tested positive for … Read More
“We also have to recognize that police officers are human,” Police Commissioner Shea said this week during the City’s daily briefing. “They make mistakes, they’re not infallible. So, that’s the backdrop. But I will push back strongly on any notion … Read More
On May 15 and 17, 2020, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Office will sponsor halal iftar meals for Muslim families in need observing Ramadan at the following grab and go sites. Friday, May 15, 4:00PM-6:00PM APNA BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CENTER & … Read More
Photo credit: Accra Restaurant The Bronx Community Relief Effort, World Central Kitchen (WCK), RAP4BRONX, and The Bronx Private Industry Council powered by HERE to HERE, welcomed ACCRA Restaurant, a landmark African restaurant in The Bronx, to its group of local … Read More
Photo credit: Raw Pixel The State of New York issued an alert on a new disease impacting children called the “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Associated with COVID-19.” New Yorkers should seek immediate care if a child has: • Prolonged fever … Read More
On May 7, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Gregory McMichael, age 64, and Travis McMichael, age 34, for the death of Ahmaud Arbery. They were both charged with murder and aggravated assault. The McMichaels were taken into … Read More
Unarmed 25-year-old man, Ahmaud Arbery, was killed by a father and a son in Brunswick, GA, on February 23, 2020 while he was jogging. The father and son, Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael, are going about their business in Georgia … Read More
A video of an NYPD officer violently arresting a Black man in the East Village went viral this weekend. The officer, who is now identified as Francisco Garcia, was adamant in making sure social distancing was respected on the Lower … Read More
Photo credit: Carmen 56 The Human Resources Administration (HRA) will provide financial assistance to low-income New York City residents who may be eligible for up to $1,700 in financial assistance to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low income New … Read More
During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims gather at mosques to pray and break their fast together, but this year the coronavirus has made it impossible, with many Muslim African immigrant New Yorkers confined at home with their … Read More
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), is demanding an immediate investigation into the case of an unarmed 25-year-old man, Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed by a father and a son in Brunswick, … Read More
On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS is readying offices to reopen on or after … Read More
President Trump signed on April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act which includes: $320 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program with $30 billion dollars going to small financial institutions $50 billion dollars for the … Read More
Photo credit: Tatomm Lawrence King explains how black businesses could increase their chances of getting COVID-19 financial assistance Arva Rice shares concerns about exhaustion of SBA Loans and impact on black businesses in Harlem Congressman Espaillat discusses undocumented … Read More
Photo credit : JP Photography Mayor de Blasio announced on April 16, 2020, a partnership with Open Society Foundations to establish the New York City COVID-19 Immigrant Emergency Relief program. The $20 million donation will provide emergency monetary relief to … Read More
Africa in Harlem spoke with the Small Business Administration District Director Beth Goldberg after SBA and the Department of Treasury announced that the funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL/Advance) was exhausted … Read More
