African-American community in New York Archives - Page 12 of 41 - African Immigrants, African American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond

Mayor Adams kicks off weekend-long grand opening celebration for Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace

Photos Credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell and Marino On May 13, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined project developers Urbane and BRP Companies for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace and Caton Flats, … Read More

Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks announce new approach to screen and support dyslexic students

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Michael Appleton New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks announced on May 12, 2022, the largest, most comprehensive approach to supporting public school students with dyslexia in … Read More

Education Equity Action Plan Coalition provides an update on new Black Studies curriculum

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Harlem, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 10, 2022, members of the Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) Coalition hosted its first-ever Black Media Salon at historic Sylvia’s in Harlem. The Black Media Salon was an opportunity to update members of … Read More

Sea to Soul Harlem offers free meals and drinks to Harlem community

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 7, 2022, Black entrepreneurs Eric “E-Prez” Presley and S. Kasson Page held a give-back event at their new restaurant, Sea to Soul Harlem, located on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd between 122nd and 123rd … Read More

HCCI honors Melba, Rev. Butts III, Malik Yoba, Willie Walker, Olumide “Miday” Wilkey, and Union Baptist Church at 19th Annual “Let Us Break Bread Together” Awards

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI), held for the first time in two years its 19th Annual “Let Us Break Bread Together” Awards in person, on May 5, 2022, at Marina Del Rey in … Read More

Senator Cordell Cleare celebrates Eid with Harlem Muslim community

Photos credit: Bill Moore On May 5, 2022, New York State Senator Cordell Cleare held, with the Harlem Muslim community, an Eid celebration at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building. Several youths, including Awa Sane and Talia Muhammad, were … Read More

A New Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Coronavirus, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Production Perig By Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s Health Commissioner Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up time and time again to protect each other. Today, over 6 million New Yorkers are fully vaccinated, over … Read More

97% of kindergartners citywide now have a NYC Scholarship Account for college and career training

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, New York City, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Syda Productions New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on May 4, 2022, investments in the future of New York City children, giving 97 percent of kindergartners across the city access to a New York City Scholarship Account to … Read More

NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Tisch discusses plans to give New Yorkers cleaner streets with members of the ethnic media

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, New York City, New York City News, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell At a community and ethnic media roundtable held on May 4, 2022, at Tribeca’s Sanitation Garage, newly appointed NYC Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed her concerns about the City’s level of cleanliness. “All … Read More

Mayor Eric Adams and SBS Commissioner Kim kick off national small business week

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Photos credit: Kenya L. Smith New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim kicked off on May 2, 2022, a grand celebration of National Small Business Week with … Read More

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honors five African and Muslim-led organizations at Iftar dinner

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honored five African and Muslim-led organizations during an iftar dinner held in the Bronx. The organizations honored for assisting families impacted by the fire … Read More

Mayor Eric Adams shares roadmap to a safer and more equitable New York in first State of the City address

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On April 26, 2022, with pictures of his late mother Dorothy Mae Adams-Streeter and the first Black mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, by his side, new mayor Eric Adams outlined his vision for … Read More

Mayor Eric Adams announces $2 million in funding to help residing and newly arrived Ukrainian New Yorkers

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro announced on April 22, 2022, that the New York City will provide more than $2 million in funding to … Read More

Ten councilmembers including Kristin Richardson Jordan introduce bill to address heat and hot water complaints

Photo credit: KM New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez has introduced legislation alongside Council Members Carmen De La Rosa, Kristin Richardson Jordan, Rita Joseph, Althea Stevens, Rafael Salamanca, Eric Dinowitz, Shaun Abreu, Diana Ayala and Oswald Feliz, increasing reinspection … Read More

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams hosts inaugural Iftar Dinner for Muslim New Yorkers

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Bill Moore NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams hosted his inaugural Iftar Dinner for Muslim New Yorkers on April 15, 2022, in Manhattan. The event included a panel discussion on trauma and mental health with Sandy Lulu, clinical social … Read More

NYC Department of Small Business Services partners with Angela Yee to bring resources to underserved community

Photos credit: Kenya Smith On April 15, 2022, the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP), and the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU), in partnership with Power 105.1 Breakfast Club host and Bed -Stuy … Read More

Third Annual African Diaspora Caucus Network honors education advocate Queen Makkada

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Albany City Council member Owusu Anane held the third Annual African Diaspora Caucus Network on April 9, 2022, at Albany City Hall. The event, which always coincides with the annual New York State Association of … Read More

City adds 1,000 New Kindergarten and Third Grade seats to Gifted and Talented Program

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Education in New York City, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: WavebreakMediaMicro New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the expansion of the New York City public school’s Gifted and Talented program serving elementary school students. … Read More

Family Wellness Suites reopen for parents and babies in New York City

Photo credit: Ursula Page The New York City Health Department announced on April 13, 2022, the reopening of the Family Wellness Suites at its Neighborhood Health Action Centers. The Family Wellness Suites provide birthing people and their families a safe, … Read More

New York City’s new health commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan meets with community and ethnic media

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell With the recent uptick of COVID cases in New York City, the new health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, met with the community and ethnic media on April 6, 2022, at City Hall to share the … Read More

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