African Diaspora: UN experts urge measures against racially motivated crimes in Charleston

New York, US (PANA) – In the wake of the attack that left nine African-Americans dead at church in Charleston in US State of South Carolina, a Group of UN human rights experts called on Friday for prompt action by … Read More

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer opens new storefront office in Harlem

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer greeted hundreds of guests at the grand opening of her new storefront Northern Manhattan Office located at 431 West 125th St, in Harlem on May 18, 2015. The office open Monday … Read More

Tendeka Matatu producer of Cold Harbour at the 22nd NY African Film Festival

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“Cold Harbour” opens 22nd New York African Film Festival

By Isseu Diouf Campbell “Cold Harbour”, the South African film produced by Tendeka Matatu and directed by Carey McKenzie opened the 22nd New York African Film Festival organized this year under the banner of the United Nation’s International Decade for … Read More

Mahen Bonetti – 22nd New York African Film Festival

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Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford receives Dr. Betty Shabazz Award

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Women in Islam honored Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford at the 14th Annual Dr. Betty Shabazz Awards held on May 3rd, 2015, at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. During the ceremony celebrating … Read More

14th Annual Dr. Betty Shabazz Awards

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South African New Yorkers celebrate Independence Day with foreign victims in mind

By Isseu Diouf Campbell South African New Yorkers celebrated 21 years of freedom at their 3rd Annual picnic held at Riverside Park in Washington Heights on April 21, 2015. Even though the ambiance was festive, the group held a minute of silence … Read More

South African Independence Day Picnic – New York

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HCCI honors servant leaders at 13th Annual Let Us Break Bread Together Awards Dinner

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc, (HCCI) hosted its 13th Annual Let Us Break Bread Together awards dinner honoring individuals and organizations that “have contributed to the well-being of others in some special way” on April … Read More

"Each honoree has contributed to the well-being of others in some special way" Rev. Curtis

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ASA youth committee celebrates 55th Anniversary of the independence of Senegal

By Isseu Diouf Campbell The youth committee of the Association of Senegalese in America (ASA) hosted in Harlem a reception in celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the independence of Senegal on April 4, 2015, at the newly renovated headquarters … Read More

"We came together to better our community" Hawa Kebe and Fatou Talla

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African Life Center hosts first African Women’s Day Celebration

By Isseu Diouf Campbell African Life Center hosted its first African Women’s Day Celebration on March 31, 2015 at the Lincoln Medical Center to empower African women on health, education and economics. Several experts including Health Advocate Stella Chinyere Obilor, … Read More

Aja Ramatu – African Women’s Day Celebration

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African Hope Committee gives an African perspective to CSW59 Forum

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Various topics including water sanitation, maternal mortality, education and disability were discussed at the African Hope Committee CSW59 Forum held on March 13, 2015 at the National Black Theater in Harlem. African Hope Committee gave a … Read More

Womenwerk honors Public Advocate Letitia James and African Services Committee

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Womenwerk, a movement founded by two young African women Nekpen Osuan and Demi Ajayi to “change the way women discuss, perceive and overcome challenges” hosted its annual gala on March 7, 2015 at John Jay College. … Read More

It is important to communicate effectively as a woman – Osuan Nekpen et Demi Ajayi – Womenwerk

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UN seeks entries for Nelson Mandela Prize

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (PANA) – The United Nations has called for entries for the first edition of the Nelson Mandela Prize for persons who distinguish themselves in the promotion of reconciliation, social cohesion and community development, all of which align … Read More

‘Caesarean sections should only be performed when medically necessary’

Geneva,. Switzerland (PANA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has said Caesarean Section should only be performed when medically necessary in order not to put women and their babies at risk of short- and long-term health problems. The advisory was … Read More

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