Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Women in the Black honored the Curly Girl Collective, Egypt “Ify” Ufele, Suzzanne Douglas and Kyndra Frazier during its 21st Who’s the Boss Conference held on June 8, 2019 in Harlem. Around 75 women entrepreneurs attended … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Equity and Access and NYU Center for Strategic Solutions hosted their 3rd annual Decolonizing Education Conference on June 7, 2019 at the Brooklyn Law School. The two-day … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Nigerian immigrant and owner of PurH20 Atinuke Akinwunmi is featured in a new photo exhibit at the Tenement Museum celebrating the legacy and contribution of New York City’s immigrant business owners. Deputy Mayor Philip J. Thompson, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 10th Annual NYC Multicultural Festival took place on June 1, 2019 on Saint Nicholas Avenue between 141st & 145th Street in Harlem. The festival included vendors and several performers including Malian singer Tapani, afro-Columbian singer … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hosted its State of Black America Series in Brooklyn led by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke representing New York’s 9th congressional district on May 31, 2019 at I.S. 392. The town hall’s … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell HERO, a film inspired by the life of Ulric Cross, a young Trinidadian who served in England’s Royal Air Force during World War II and became a central figure in the liberation struggles of several African … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell USA/Mali Charitable Association of New York, a nonprofit organization promoting African culture in NYC, hosted its 9th annual cultural event on May 29, 2019 at P.S. 125 Ralph Bunche School in Harlem. The cultural event included … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Black human rights organization The December 12th Movement celebrated the 94th birthday of black Muslim nationalist Malcolm X with a black power march along 125th urging businesses to close for a commercial moment of silence … Read More
Photos : Isseu Diouf Campbell Chef Pierre Thiam and Fatoumata Weston, the widow of late jazz pianist Randy Weston celebrated with family and friends Randy Weston’s 93rd birthday on April 7, 2019 at Teranga Restaurant in Harlem. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell National Minority Business Council honored Commissioner Gregg Bishop, Anabelle Santos, Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. and Jesus Linares at its 47th Anniversary Luncheon & Awards Celebration held on March 27, 2019 in Manhattan. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Community Newspapers’ founder Pat Stevenson hosted her 2019 Uptown Women Business Owners Luncheon where several entrepreneurs were honored on March 21, 2019 at the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio, business leaders, advocates, and elected officials announced on March 21, 2019, a State proposal that would create more economic opportunity for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in New York City. The … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Community Board 10 convened a Black Women’s Summit titled from income disparity to economic equity on March 18, 2019 at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. Several black women entrepreneurs including Aliyyah Baylor, Nisha Desai, Beatrice … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Black Women’s Blueprint, a civil and human rights organization of women and men based in Brooklyn, hosted an opening reception for its Beyond the Border Wall Exhibition on March 8, 2019. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted on March 6, 2019 a Ghanaian-American Heritage Celebration with a special posthumous tribute to Kofi Annan at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 3rd Black Health Matters Summit dedicated to educating, energizing, and empowering African American families to embrace self-care was held by founder Roslyn Y. Daniels on March 2, 2019 at the Riverside Church in Harlem. Topics … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Educator, actor and cultural activist Yaa Asantewaa Nzingha led a troop of seasoned performers who provided a reading of Douglas Turner Ward’s production “DAY OF ABSENCE” on February 28, 2019 at Bronx Community College. Written in … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Greater New York Chamber of Commerce honored NY Army National Guard Major General Nathaniel James, Counsel to Governor Cuomo Alphonso David, NAACP NYC Chapter President Hazel Dukes, radio personality Denise Richardson and Vice President of Mercy … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray honored Me Too Founder Tarana Burke during their Black History Month Celebration held on February 19, 2019 at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Parent advocate Joyce McMillan hosted a Timely Representation in child welfare panel discussion with, Anastasia Rivera-Bonilla, Helen Montalvan, Asia Pena, Nancy Fortunato and Nayiesha Terrell on February 19, 2019 at the New School in Manhattan. The … Read More
