African Immigrant New Yorkers
On Sunday, December 18th, withstanding rain, thousands of New Yorkers came out on globally recognized International Migrants Day to attend “The March for Immigrant New York”. Organized by the New York Immigration Coalition and sponsored by 85 organizations representing immigrant … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio met with members of the ethnic media in a recent roundtable at City Hall to reassure concerned immigrant New-Yorkers following the election of a new president that New York City will remain … Read More
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Resolution 1321 sponsored by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Brand Lander and Council Member Carlos Menchaca, affirms that despite president-elect Donald Trump’s senseless threats, NYC will remain a Sanctuary City for immigrant residents. New York City has been at the … Read More
The kindergarten application process is officially underway since November 30! All students born in 2012 who currently live in New York City are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2017. All families, including those of students with disabilities and current … Read More
Gender inequality is both the cause and the consequence of violence against women and girls, said Oxfam on Thursday, as the agency launched a new global campaign called ‘Enough: Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls’ to stop … Read More
The African Diaspora International Film Festival – the largest Black life centered international film showcase on the East Coast – is back for its 24th edition from Nov. 25 to Dec. 11 with a total of 66 films from 30 … Read More
By City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Council Member Daniel Dromm To New York City’s Immigrant Communities: During these uncertain times we must remind ourselves of who we are as a city and hold steadfast … Read More
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The Black Alliance for Just Immigration along with partner organizations will discuss ‘The State of Black Immigrants’ and possible directions their collective work can take on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Mt. Zion Church … Read More
The 2nd Annual African Union Business Expo will take place on November 15, 2016 from 10 am to 7 pm at MIST Harlem. The African Union Expo event will serve as a platform for both private and public sector leaders, … Read More
African Services Committee’s Immigrant Community Law Center, or ICLC, is hosting a post-election info session event for the immigrant community on November 14, 2016 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at African Services Committee’s third floor conference room. ICLC attorneys … Read More
By Dr. Mary T. Bassett A few days ago, I overheard a woman in Brooklyn saying proudly that she and her two children have never gotten the flu shot, and have never gotten sick. Her statement – the equivalent of … Read More
Bertha Lewis and members of the Black Leadership Action Coalition (BLAC) joined together on Monday evening at the organization’s headquarters in Manhattan to phone New Yorkers and remind them to exercise the civic duty that so many before them fought … Read More
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If you are planning on celebrating Halloween this year these are a few safety tips that the NYPD wants you to keep in mind. -Children should wear flame resistant costumes that allow them to move their arms and walk freely … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced yesterday a package of policies to protect domestic violence survivors, their livelihoods and their homes. Together with Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Mayor de Blasio will protect survivors and their families by introducing … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel hosted on October 25, the City’s 3rd annual Upstander Awards at Gracie Mansion. The Upstander Awards salute New Yorkers who, along with the … Read More
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca and Governmental Operations Committee Chair Ben Kallos reminded yesterday New York City residents who naturalized after October 14, 2016 of their eligibility to vote in the November 8, … Read More
