Former African Union Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD sent a message to the 116,254 supporters who signed on change.org, a petition to reinstate her after she was abruptly fired on October 7, 2019. The message includes a thank you note … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell If you listen to many Harlemites, you will think that the Coronavirus has not made it to New York City yet. They are going about their lives as usual and don’t feel concerned at all. But … Read More
New York City confirmed on the morning of March 14, 2020 the first Coronavirus death and some medias will take that news and run with it. Don’t let them drive you crazy, because their concern is not your wellbeing, but … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams honored several Ghanaian-American leaders during a celebration held on Ghana’s Independence Day on March 6, 2020 at Brooklyn Borough Hall. This year’s honorees are: Dr. Osei Tutu Owusu Anane Nana Boakye … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Palestinian-American Activist Linda Sarsour discussed her new book, “We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders,” with a foreword by Harry Belafonte, at The Gathering for Justice Radical Readz event held on March 5, 2020 at the … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell UN Women launched its report, “Women’s Rights in Review 25 years after Beijing” in the presence of UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Research Specialist Silke Staab and Feminist Alliance for Rights Senior Global … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Better Business Bureau, a not-for-profit corporation helping consumers find businesses, brands and charities, was joined during a press conference on March 5, 2020 by federal, state and city agencies to reveal trending online scams and protective … Read More
I have to admit it is scary. The idea that a simple virus can kill you in a matter of days is frightening, but if freaking out was really helpful, no one would have contracted it. Instead, inform yourself and … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Six months after opening their Café in Harlem, Ginjan bothers Mohammed and Ibrahim Diallo celebrated their first Black History Month on February 27, 2020. Entertainment was provided by DJ NESS, a local artist named Jhodge, and … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP hosted the first of the 21st Century Education for All: Fireside Chat Series on February 27, 2020 at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center. The fireside chat, moderated by Tracy L. … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell A Taste of Africa USA celebrated Black History Month with an African Popup Festival on February 22, 2020 at MIST Harlem. The African Festival featured food tastings, vendors, live cultural performances, DJ Sets with Afrobeats, a … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Ilyasah Shabazz, the third of Malcom X’s six daughters gave a talk about her father during the 55th Annual Commemoration of El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz held on February 21, 2010 at the Malcom X and Betty Shabazz … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs unveiled a new series of more than 15 IDNYC videos in native languages spoken by local community members, including Fulani, Wolof, and Arabic, during a celebration of the annual International … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Eric Garner’s mother Gwen Carr and Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of The 1619 Project, were among the individuals honored at the One Hundred Black Men 40th Annual Benefit Gala on February 20, 2020 at The Sheraton Times … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell NYS Assembly member Al Taylor honored five Harlem Unsung Heroes during his 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration held on February 20, 2020 at the Harlem State Office Building. Assembly member Taylor honored: Clayton Banks, Co-Founder … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell NYC Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives J. Phillip Thompson gave a keynote speech on the future of MWBEs at the City & State Diversity Summit held on February 20, 2020 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Dr. Richard D. Benson II, a historian specialized in education, the Black Freedom Movement and transnational social movements, held a talk titled, “Malcolm X, the Man vs the Myths: Examining a Revolutionary Life,” on February 18, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and Senator James Sanders, Jr. hosted the 1st Annual MWBE Networking Reception during The New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican Legislators, Inc.’s 49th Annual Legislative Conference in Albany on February 15, … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell African New Yorkers Madina Touré, Education reporter at Politico and Waheera Mardah, Senior Project Manager at the NYC Economic Development Corporation were honored during the 2nd Caucus African Diaspora Networking Reception held on February 15, 2020 … Read More
Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell “More than 80% of New Yorkers identify as women or people of color, and yet when it comes to purchasing goods and services from the City’s multibillion-dollar budget, that diversity is few and far between,” said … Read More
