10 things the Diaspora can do to empower Africa

Dr. Kwame Akonor with Amini Kajunju, president of the Africa-America Institute  By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Translated in French By Claire Dadies Amini Kajunju, president of the Africa-America Institute was the keynote speaker of the Africa Now: Policy Series held at CUNY … Read More

Photo of the Moment: Uhuru Kenyatta

Supreme court confirms Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory to the presidential elections in Kenya Related Images:

President Obama to meet four African leaders this Thursday

President Barack Obama By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force President Barack Obama will welcome this afternoon four African leaders: President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime … Read More

NYPD Inspector caught on tape!

Deputy Inspector Christopher J. McCormack By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Photo NYPD NYPD Deputy Inspector Christopher J. McCormack was caught on tape by a Bronx police officer inciting officers to target black males ages 14 to 21 in order to combat robberies … Read More

Photo of the Moment: Chinua Achebe

Nigerian author Chinua Achebe died on March 21, 2013 in Boston Related Images:

The Diaspora for Africa

L-R: Ismael Betancourt, H.E. Maged Abdelaziz, and Dr. Kwame Akonor  By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The Africa Now: Policy Series, a collaborative partnership between Dr. Kwame Akonor, director of Seton Hall University’s African Development Institute and Ismael Betancourt, Director of the Institute for … Read More

Macy’s honors the legacy of Gordon Parks

L-R: Filmmaker Warrington Hudlin, author Nelson George, photographer Lauri Lyon and artist Danny Simmons By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Macy’s celebrated Black History Month by hosting a panel discussion about photographer/director Gordon Parks’ influence on film and the future of African American cinema … Read More

New African & French fusion eatery in Harlem

L-R: Restaurant owner Rachid Niang with Senegalese chef Asta By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Restaurant owner Rachid Niang has combined his sense of management with the culinary talent of Senegalese chef Asta and opened a new restaurant in Harlem called J. Restaurant Chez Asta … Read More

African leaders run for City Council District 16 seat in the Bronx

L-R: Candidates Amadou Diallo, Abiodun Bello, and Dr. Bola Omotosho By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Three of the Africans running for the City Council District 16 seat in the Bronx attended a town hall meeting on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Bronx Community College, presented … Read More

“Slavery by Another Name” revisits unflattering moments of American History

Director and producer Sam Pollard By Isseu Diouf-Campbell “Slavery by Another Name”, the Sam Pollard film depicting the struggle of African Americans to remain free after slavery and involuntary servitude were outlawed by the Thirteenth Amendment of the United-States Constitution … Read More

New Dark & Lovely line for natural hair

Marsha Ambrosius, DJ Amanda Seales, Curly Nikki with hostesses at Dark & Lovely’s launch of the new “Au Naturale” in New York City By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Curly-haired women were the stars of the evening during Dark & Lovely’s launch of the new … Read More

IMPACT hosts Black History Month reception for Young Professionals of Color in New York City

L to R: David Johns, Angela Rye, Joe Briggs, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Sarah Misailidis and Tyrik McKeiver By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The DC-based non-profit organization, IMPACT, hosted a networking reception for young professionals of color at Red Rooster Harlem on February 18, … Read More

The Brooklyn Museum goes back to the roots

Cameroonian singer Kaïssa By Isseu Diouf-Campbell To commemorate Black History Month this year, the Brooklyn Museum went back to where everything started, Africa, with an evening dedicated to the continent on February 2, 2013. The Target First Saturdays event included concerts … Read More

Mayor Bloomberg hosts Black History Month Reception

Honorees Ramona Roopnarine of NYC & Company, Natalie Y. River of NYC Housing Authority, Christine Norman of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and Gwendolyn Hopkins of the Department of Education By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bloomberg hosted a reception … Read More

The Central Park Five reveals the truth about the Central Park Jogger case

Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Sarah Burns, Yusef Salaam and Kharey Wise By Isseu Diouf Campbell Twenty-three years after the beating and rape of Central Park jogger Trisha Meili, five teenagers, whose voices were lost in the brouhaha of the prosecutors … Read More

“Impact” Theatre group celebrates 15 years of empowering youth

R-L: Khadim Diop, Impact Repertory Theatre student, performing at the gala By Isseu Diouf Campbell Impact Repertory Theatre hosted its 15th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 15, 2012 at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem. Musician, songwriter and producer Nile … Read More

The Council of Young African Leaders seeks to reposition Africa

Dr. NKechi Agwu, Lilian Ayayi, Zeinab Eyega, Divine Muragijimana, co-founder of the Council of Young African Leaders, and Ramatu Ahmed By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Council of Young African Leaders hosted a symposium titled “The role of Youth in Renegotiating … Read More

Africa’s a top priority in New York during Africa Week

NEPAD CEO  Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki showing one of the three publications launched during Africa Week By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union’s New Partnership for Africa’s Development Agency (NEPAD), along with the Office of the UN Special Adviser on Africa … Read More

African youth and parents get to communicate at the Bronx Community Enrichment Day

Translated in French by Marinette Sommerville Members of the African community know that when a parent speaks, the youth who hasn’t live long enough should listen. So the open dialogue between African youth, parents and community members that took place … Read More

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week is on!

L-R: Vy Higgensen, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award  with Voza Rivers, Harlem Arts Alliance Chairman By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Arts Alliance kicked off Harlem Arts Advocacy week, “a seven-day series of free events” with an award ceremony on October … Read More

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