Photos & News – African immigrant and African-American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond
Effective March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is suspending in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This suspension of services will be effective … Read More
Former African Union Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD sent a message to the 116,254 supporters who signed on change.org, a petition to reinstate her after she was abruptly fired on October 7, 2019. The message includes a thank you note … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell If you listen to many Harlemites, you will think that the Coronavirus has not made it to New York City yet. They are going about their lives as usual and don’t feel concerned at all. But … Read More
The New York City Small Business Services released on March 14, 2020, a new Guidance for Business Owners to help them deal with the Coronavirus crisis General Good Practices • Have a contingency plan in place. Gather employee and supplier … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced on March 15, 2020, NYC City schools will close starting March 16, 2020 and reopen following Spring Recess on Monday, April 20, 2020. During that period, NYC schools will … Read More
New York City confirmed on the morning of March 14, 2020 the first Coronavirus death and some medias will take that news and run with it. Don’t let them drive you crazy, because their concern is not your wellbeing, but … Read More
Photo credits: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor de Blasio hosted a Coronavirus Roundtable with Health & Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services Dr. Raul Perea-Henze, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Bitta Mostofi, Community Affairs Unit Commissioner … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams honored several Ghanaian-American leaders during a celebration held on Ghana’s Independence Day on March 6, 2020 at Brooklyn Borough Hall. This year’s honorees are: Dr. Osei Tutu Owusu Anane Nana Boakye … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Palestinian-American Activist Linda Sarsour discussed her new book, “We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders,” with a foreword by Harry Belafonte, at The Gathering for Justice Radical Readz event held on March 5, 2020 at the … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell UN Women launched its report, “Women’s Rights in Review 25 years after Beijing” in the presence of UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Research Specialist Silke Staab and Feminist Alliance for Rights Senior Global … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Better Business Bureau, a not-for-profit corporation helping consumers find businesses, brands and charities, was joined during a press conference on March 5, 2020 by federal, state and city agencies to reveal trending online scams and protective … Read More
I have to admit it is scary. The idea that a simple virus can kill you in a matter of days is frightening, but if freaking out was really helpful, no one would have contracted it. Instead, inform yourself and … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Six months after opening their Café in Harlem, Ginjan bothers Mohammed and Ibrahim Diallo celebrated their first Black History Month on February 27, 2020. Entertainment was provided by DJ NESS, a local artist named Jhodge, and … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Greater Harlem Coalition invited Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennanto to discuss the impact of the 2020 New York State Bail Reform on the Central Harlem Community, at their meeting held on February 27, 2020 … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP hosted the first of the 21st Century Education for All: Fireside Chat Series on February 27, 2020 at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center. The fireside chat, moderated by Tracy L. … Read More
Photos; Isseu Diouf Campbell Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop, and Council Member Mark Gjonaj recognized, during an inaugural event, ten centennial small businesses across the five boroughs and their contributions to local communities, on February 27, 2020 in Manhattan. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray honored actress S. Epatha Merkerson during their annual Black History Month Celebration held on February 25, 2020 at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. S. Epatha … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell A Taste of Africa USA celebrated Black History Month with an African Popup Festival on February 22, 2020 at MIST Harlem. The African Festival featured food tastings, vendors, live cultural performances, DJ Sets with Afrobeats, a … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Ilyasah Shabazz, the third of Malcom X’s six daughters gave a talk about her father during the 55th Annual Commemoration of El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz held on February 21, 2010 at the Malcom X and Betty Shabazz … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs unveiled a new series of more than 15 IDNYC videos in native languages spoken by local community members, including Fulani, Wolof, and Arabic, during a celebration of the annual International … Read More
