Photos & News – African immigrant and African-American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond
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
Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union Commission, UN Women and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations launched the African Women Leaders Network on June 2 at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. The African … Read More
Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell The Permanent Mission of the African Union to the United-Nations celebrated African Day on May 25, at the Manhattan Center in New York City. Several African dignitaries attended the event that included a cake … Read More
Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and Bronx Borough President Ruben Díaz, Jr. hosted a City Resource Fair during City Hall in Your Borough Week at the Bronx County Courthouse. Top representatives from City Hall, the Department … Read More
Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell The Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union hosted a Forum on African Youth on May 19, 2019 at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. The forum included the launch of Ambassador Adao Pinto’s book, … Read More
Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism honored members of the community and ethnic media in New York City during its 15th Annual Ippies Journalism Awards held on May 18, at the school located on 40th … Read More
