By Isseu Diouf Campbell An hour after Commissioner James O’Neill announced the firing of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo for using a banned chokehold that killed Eric Garner; Garner’s two children Eric Garner Jr. and Emerald Garner along with Reverend Al … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Imagenation Cinema Foundation highlighted entrepreneurs in music, fashion and film, during a celebration of black enterprise featuring a panel discussion on doing business in Harlem, a fashion show of OKETSA by acclaimed South African Designer Thulare … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce held New York City Economic Development Day on August 8, 2019 at Columbia University in Harlem. The day featured a Business and Health Summit, a Public & Private Sector Business … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Door of our Return Foundation hosted a community stakeholders breakfast Forum on Africa, Africans in America and the 400-year journey at the Thomasina’s Catering Hall in Queens on August 6, 2019. Speakers included Brooklyn Borough … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Week commemorated the 400th anniversary of kidnapped Africans’ arrival in America with performances by Uptown Dance Academy, Harlem Bomb Shelter & Impact Repertory Theatre on August 3, 2019 at the African Burial Ground in Manhattan. … Read More
Photos: Winston Rodney The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce presented iconic filmmaker Spike Lee with an award in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of his film “Do the Right Thing” at the 45th Annual HARLEM WEEK celebration kick off, “A … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Face2Face Africa honored Rebecca Enonchong, CEO of AppsTech: Kevin Okyere, CEO of Springfield Group; Abrima Erwiah, Co-founder of Studio 189, Haitian Actor Jimmy Jean Louis, Peter Akwaboah Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and tech mogul Iddris … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell A’lelia Walker Bundles, Great-great Granddaughter of Madam CJ Walker and Richelieu Dennis, CEO of Sundial Brands and Essence Magazine hosted the street renaming and sign unveiling ceremony of West 136th Street as Madam CJ Walker & … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 45th HARLEM WEEK running from July 28 to August 31 throughout Harlem and New York City on July 18, 2019 at Gracie Mansion. Mayor Bill de Blasio … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner and members of the Arc of Justice gathered at Gracie Mansion on July 18, 2019 to urge Mayor Bill de Blasio to fire NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo. … Read More
Photos: Yaw Mfoni & Go Africa The Go Africa Harlem Street Festival, which celebrates African, African-American & Caribbean cultures from all parts of the world took place on July 13, 2019 on 116th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues in … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Congregations for Community improvement (HCCI) hosted its 17th Annual Let Us Break Bread Together Awards Gala on June 26, at Marina Del Rey. The organization honored Michael J. Garner, President, One Hundred Black Men of … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell HBO’s documentary film « True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality » premiered on June 24, 2019 at SVA Theater in New York City. TRUE JUSTICE is an intimate portrait of public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, the acclaimed … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., Founder of Healing of the Nations Foundation, in association with New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, hosted the 5th Annual Juneteenth celebration commemorating the “COMPLETE” end of slavery in America for … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Gambia won the best Joloff rice competition at a Taste of Africa event hosted at Mist Harlem on June 15, 2019 by Akin Akinsanya founder of the African Restaurant Week Festival. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Juneteenth committee of Masjid Malcolm Shabazz and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center NY Support Group hosted a Juneteenth/Kingfest Celebration on 116th Street in Harlem on June 15, 2019. The event included vendors, cultural, and … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Africa Center hosted on June 11, 2019 its Museum Mile Festival for children and parents. The attendees experienced live music and art-making workshops and activities, the outdoor sculpture All Power to All People by Hank … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The City hosted on June 11, 2019, in Harlem, its 13th Annual Procurement Fair to help connect New York City minority and women business owners to public and private contracting opportunities and other resources. Over 70 … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell On Monday, June 10th, ESSENCE and AT&T kicked-off the countdown to the 25th Anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival with a celebration that honored the power of human connectivity and chronicling the remarkable achievements within the Black … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The People of the Sun Middle Passage Collective along with Medgar Evers College Student Government Association and Akeem Productions hosted The 30th Annual Tribute to the Ancestors on June 8, 2019 on the Coney Island boardwalk … Read More
