“We don’t need hate crimes in the African community in NY” Charles Cooper
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Mayor de Blasio on why he hasn’t paid a visit yet to the African community
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Mayor de Blasio on why he hasn’t paid a visit yet to the African community Related Images:
Wolof: Ousmane Dramé speaks about her two children being beaten and called Ebola
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When the fear of Ebola is coupled with ignorance, our children end up paying a high price
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Ousmane Dramé with his two sons at the press conference By Isseu Diouf Campbell On October 24, 2014 two Senegalese brothers were brutally beaten at I.S. 318 Elementary School in the Bronx while the perpetrators shouted “Ebola”. This incident, many … Read More
Two Senegalese children brutally beaten while perpetrators shouted “Ebola”
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By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Association of Senegalese in America and the African Advisory Council (AAC) are calling for action after two Senegalese children attending I.S. 318 Elementary School located in the Bronx were assaulted on Friday, October 24, 2014. … Read More
US: American billionaire Paul Allen donates US100 million to fight Ebola
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New York, US (PANA) – American billionaire, Paul Allen, who owns the Seattle Seahawks, a professional American football franchise based in Seattle, State of Washington, and the Portland Trail Blazers, a top-flight US National Basketball Association (NBA) team, has pledged … Read More
Highlight of the Week : Rick Moore – Nyla Elise Clothing
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We met Rick Moore, owner and operator of Nyla Elise clothing company at the Urbanworld Film Festival 2014, in New York. His story was so inspiring that we had to share it with you. He shows that perseverance always pays. … Read More
6th Annual Congo in Harlem opens with Sister Oyo
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Kambale Musavuli at the 6th Annual Congo in Harlem opening night By Isseu Diouf Campbell The 6th Annual Congo in Harlem, an annual series of films and events highlighting Congolese filmmakers and culture, opened with Sister Oyo, a fiction film by … Read More
Ubuntu: Music and Arts of South Africa kicks off at Carnegie Hall
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Ubuntu: Music and Arts of South Africa kick-off reception By Isseu Diouf Campbell Ubuntu: Music and Arts of South Africa, a month-long festival exploring the diverse culture of South Africa kicked off with a reception on October 10, 2014 at … Read More
“Eric Duncan did not come to America to seek care for Ebola” fiance’s spokesperson
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Saymendy Llyod, spokesperson of Louise, fiancé of Eric Duncan who died of Ebola, in Texas, on October 8, 2014 Related Images:
8th Annual African Day Parade to take place today in Harlem
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Momodou Sawaneh, president of the African Day Parade By Isseu Diouf Campbell The 8th Annual African Day Parade and Festival will take place today Sunday, October 19, 2014, in Harlem. Members of the African Diaspora will start marching at 12 … Read More
The other side of Thomas Eric Duncan’s story
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Nigeria: African scientists challenged to explore medicinal plants to fight Ebola virus
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Lagos , Nigeria (PANA) – A Nigerian natural products researcher has challenged fellow researchers in areas of health sciences across Africa to explore the use of indigenous medicinal plants to combat and manage the spread of the deadly Ebola Virus … Read More
Africans in New York stigmatized over Ebola
Thomas Eric Duncan’s mother and nephew Josephus Weeks By Isseu Diouf Campbell Thomas Eric Duncan’s decision to come to the US after knowingly or unknowingly being exposed to the Ebola virus in his home country Liberia has changed the fate … Read More
Prosper Japheth and Samson Osunleti elected Miss and Mister Nigerian Independence 2014
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Prosper Japheth and Samson Osunleti, Miss and Mister Nigerian Independence 2014 By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians elected Prosper Japheth and Samson Osunleti as Miss and Mister Nigerian Independence on October 10, 2014 at the Roulette … Read More
How is the Ebola virus transmitted among humans?
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WHO – The Ebola virus is transmitted among humans through close and direct physical contact with infected bodily fluids, the most infectious being blood, faeces and vomit. The Ebola virus has also been detected in breast milk, urine and semen. … Read More
Ebola not an airborne virus
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WHO – Ebola virus disease is not an airborne infection. Airborne spread among humans implies inhalation of an infectious dose of virus from a suspended cloud of small dried droplets. This mode of transmission has not been observed during extensive … Read More
No evidence that Ebola virus will change its mode of transmission
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WHO – Scientists are unaware of any virus that has dramatically changed its mode of transmission. For example, the H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has caused sporadic human cases since 1997, is now endemic in chickens and ducks in large … Read More
Ivorian President Allassane Ouattara honored at Africa-America Institute’s 30th Annual Awards Gala
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Isseu Diouf Campbell President Allassane Ouattara received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa-America Institute’s 30th Annual Awards Gala held on September 22, 2014 at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. Ouattara, an AAI alumnus, expressed his gratitude and promised … Read More
28th precinct and African community play friendly match to patch up relationship
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