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Senegal: Presidential candidates reject President Macky Sall’s last-minute decree
In a press conference held a few hours after President Macky Sall’s speech repealing the decree convening the electoral body, the candidates validated by the constitutional council expressed their fed up with a regime that exceeds its powers to try … Read More
Presidential omnipotence has reached its climax in Senegal: its guardian violated the Constitution
By Human Rights Specialist Prof. Denis Ndour This afternoon, the message from the party leader, Macky SALL, guardian of the Constitution, sounded like a hammer blow to the heads of many Senegalese citizens: how can we cancel an electoral process … Read More
Senegalese Diaspora: What you need to know if you plan on voting on February 25, 2024
Africa in Harlem invited Pape Sette Dramé, the vice-president of the External Delegation of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (DECENA), to discuss the February 25th 2024 elections, and the disqualification of Senegal’s prominent opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from the presidential … Read More
Lewis Latimer House Museum Launches Latimer’s Legacy Contests in Celebration of Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, the Lewis Latimer House Museum proudly announces Latimer’s Legacy Contests for K-12 students. The contests pay homage to the extraordinary legacy of Lewis Latimer—an African-American inventor, poet, and artist! “We invite students to channel their … Read More
New York City Council Overrides Mayor’s Vetoes on Legislation to Support Police Transparency and Ban Solitary Confinement
On January 30, 2024, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Adams’ vetoes on Introduction 586-A and Introduction 549-A, with a vote of 42-9. “Today, the Council answered decades-long calls from communities most impacted by police stops and the harmful legacy of stop-and-frisk, to deliver much-needed transparency to … Read More
The State of Our City: You Can Make It Here
By Mayor Adams Last week, in the Bronx, the borough where hip hop was born, I reported to New Yorkers on the state of our city. When our administration came into office 24 months ago, we had a clear mission: … Read More
Even in cold weather, infants should never sleep with blankets or share adult bred, ACS says
As temperatures drop, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is reminding caregivers about the ways to keep babies safe while sleeping: Even in cold weather, babies should always sleep alone – without loose bedding like a blanket, quilt or … Read More
The Gambian Youth Organization’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of Twin Parks Northwest Fire
Today marks two years since the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 17 members of our community, including eight children. We will never forget the tragic events of January 9, 2022. Our hearts, minds, and prayers go out to … Read More
Dr. Yusef Salaam is officially Harlem’s new council member
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Introduced by one of the Exonerated Five Raymond Santana, Dr. Yusef Salaam, set to represent New York City Council District 9, addressed family members, friends, and supporters during a watch party held on November 7, … Read More
Ousmane Sonko’s wives call for an end to harassment against the opposition leader
In an exclusive interview with Senegalese investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang, Khady Kébé and Anna Diamanka, the wives of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, described the nightmare they have been living with their family since 2021. The wives called for an … Read More
Free exhibition titled “Reframing Neglect” is now open at The Africa Center until September 3
Photo credit: Aïda-Muluneh The Africa Center, in partnership with The END Fund, announced Reframing Neglect, a new photography series at The Africa Center highlighting the need to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally. The entire series includes 38 photos by … Read More
City invests $5 million in immigration legal assistance for Asylum Seekers
Photo credit: MOIA New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today announced that the City has launched the Asylum Seeker Legal Assistance Network (ASLAN), a $5 million investment to expand community capacity to provide immigration legal assistance for … Read More
Don’t forget to vote! It’s Primary Election Day in New York City
If you live in Harlem District 9, you have the opportunity to choose your next council member and the 12 delegates to the Judicial Convention 70th Assembly District. For City Council, the candidates are Yusef Salaam, Inez E Dickens and … Read More
Public Schools Will Soon Be Required to Offer Mindful Breathing Practices Every School Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced that all New York City public … Read More
11-year-old Alfa Barrie laid to rest at the Malboro Muslim Memorial Cemetery
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Alfa Barrie was buried on June 23, 2023, at 5:20 p.m. at the Malboro Muslim Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey after a funeral service at the Futa Islamic Center in the Bronx. A search followed … Read More
With the cause of death still unknown, Alfa Barrie will be laid to rest on June 23rd
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More than a month after the Police found Alfa Barrie’s lifeless body in the Hudson River, his family says the medical examiner’s office hasn’t given them a cause of death. Nevertheless, they will hold a funeral service at the Futa … Read More
Where to get free K-95 Masks in New York
Beginning Thursday, June 8th, at 8:00 am, each New Yorker will be able to receive two masks from the locations below. NYPD All NYPD Precincts Find Your Precinct and Sector – NYPD Bronx FDNY Division 6 – 720 … Read More
Air quality health advisory is in effect for New York
Photo credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New … Read More