African Immigrant New Yorkers
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Africa Center and African Film Festival Inc. hosted a screening of Too Black to be French on March 5, 2019 in Harlem. A discussion with the Ivorian-French film director, Isabelle Boni-Claverie, and CEO of The … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Diaspora International Film Festival hosted the East Coast Premiere of BOSS: The Black Experience in Business followed by a Q&A with director Stanley Nelson on March 2, 2019 at Teachers College in Harlem. Related … Read More
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 NYC Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Unit hosted an event focused on addressing conflict the Muslim community on February 11, 2019 at Masjid Manhattan. The gathering was an opportunity to inform leaders about alternative options, including … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Jamaican-born New York based designer Glenroy March unveiled his Fall 2020 collection Sankofa by D’Marsh, on February 11, 2019 at The High School of Fashion Industries in Manhattan. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Center for Excellence in Child Welfare hosted a Preventive Services in Child Welfare panel discussion with Dr. Jacqueline Martin, David Hansell, Eric Brettschneider, James Purcell, Dr. Julia Jean Francois, Karen Dixon, Nancy Fortunato, Norma Martin, Sister … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Dr. Obari Adéye Cartman and Sister’s Uptown Bookstore hosted a discussion on Suicide Prevention for Black boys on January 28, 2019 in Harlem. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell George Konan’s wake was held on January 19, 2019 at First Avenue Funeral Services in Harlem. Victim of a heart attack on December 24, 2018, Konan was rushed to Rahway Hospital in New Jersey where he … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Women’s March NYC held a Unity Rally at Foley Square on January 19, 2019. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hosted in Harlem its 7th Annual black Comic Book Festival on January 18 and 19, 2019. The free two-day event included panel discussions, exhibitors and a screening of … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie welcomed Muslim Guinean-American Charles Fall as a new member of the Assembly representing the 61st District of New York during a swearing-in ceremony held in Staten Island on January 12, 2019. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The National Association of Kawaida Organizations (NAKO) and the International African Arts festival hosted its 52nd Kwanzaa celebration with no other than the creator of Kwanzaa himself Dr. Maulana Karenga on December 29, 2018 in Brooklyn. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The NYC Commission on Human Rights hosted an African Youth Roundtable with several agency representatives to hear the community’s concerns and issues on December 19, 2018 in Manhattan. Related Images:
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Bitta Mostofi joined Lutheran Social Services of New York CEO Damyn Kelly and partners at a press conference to announce new funding to benefit hard-working immigrant New Yorkers, who contributed $195 billion … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Guinean New Yorkers gathered at the Mission of Guinea in Manhattan on December 18, 2018 to protest against the killing of civilians by the Guinean army under the leadership of president Alpha Condé. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced on December 18, 2018, the 20 neighborhood businesses selected to receive, from the City, grants up to $90,000. The announcement of the grant awards designed to … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell City officials announced the launch of the nation’s first City-led nurse residency program in 24 participating local hospitals. The announcement was made by NYC Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson; Commissioner Gregg Bishop, NYC Department of Small Business … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Go Africa Network hosted its 4th Annual African Union Expo on December 14, 2018 in Manhattan. The free one-day Expo featured guest speakers and presenters leading informative breakout sessions throughout the day. The expo also included … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Friends of the Congo hosted on December 13, 2018 a free screening of A Brilliant Genocide followed by a discussion about the role of the US in supporting authoritarian leaders in East and Central Africa. The … Read More
