Photos: Backstage – Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011
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Africa Week 2016: UN, AU and African governments to foster partnerships for continental growth
The UN will hold this week a four-day conference in New York to foster partnerships between the UN and the African Union (AU), and with African governments to enhance sustainable development, good governance, peace and stability in Africa. The conference … Read More
UN expert expresses concern over Yahoo aided US e-mail surveillance
UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye on Friday said reports that Yahoo complied with US intelligence demands by searching the e-mails of hundreds of millions of customers … Read More
NYC kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with “NYC Go Purple” Day
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel joined yesterday elected officials from across the five boroughs – including co-chairs of the Women’s Caucus, Council Members Laurie A. Cumbo, and … Read More
Student Voter Registration Day goes to NYC Schools
The New York Immigration Coalition, in partnership with New York City Council, NYC Votes, and the New York City Department of Education is hosting today, October 6, 2016, a Student Voter Registration Day (SVRD) in sixteen high schools across New … Read More
NAACP New York State Conference to host 80th Anniversary Benefit Gala today
The NAACP New York State Conference (NAACP NYSC), under the leadership of Hazel N. Dukes, will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary by hosting its Benefit Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. The … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio signs legislation increasing transparency and accountability around M/WBE contracting
On September 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law 6 pieces of legislation relating to M/WBEs– Intros. 923-A, 976-A, 981-B, 1005-A, 1019-A and 1020-A, in relation to increasing accountability and access for the city’s M/WBEs. “These bills bring us … Read More
Photos: First African Food Festival at Brooklyn’s Navy Pier
Chefs Pierre Thiam, Marie-Claude Mendy, Coco Reinharz, Zinyusile Khumbula, Melchizedek Mensah, and Grace Odogbili presented some of their signature dishes during the first African Food Festival held at Brooklyn’s Navy Pier last August. Related Images:
Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit to host voter registration and civic engagement training for African youth
In an effort to increase voter registration within the African community, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, along with NYC agencies and community organizations are holding a voter registration and civic engagement training for African youth (ages 15 & up) on … Read More
FACE Africa to host 3rd Annual Goals for Water: Charity Soccer Match in NYC
FACE Africa is hosting its 3rd Annual Goals for Water: Charity Soccer Match in New York City on Saturday October 1, 2016 at 11a.m. on Randall’s Island Sunken Garden Field 90. The soccer game will raise awareness and funds to … Read More
Photos: 4th Annual United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health
The African community hosted the 4th Annual United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health (USCAIRH-2016) from September 15, through Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriot. Several researchers and health industry experts gathered to … Read More
The Black Institute to host Access to Credit & Capital for MWBEs Town Hall today
The Black Institute with The Black Latino and Asian Caucus are hosting an Access to Credit & Capital for Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) Town Hall Forum on September 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at RWDSU located at … Read More
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to host One Brooklyn Resource Fair on September 29
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is inviting Brooklyn residents who want to know how to report, track, resolve issues and gain access to discounted services, to Brooklyn Borough Hall to connect face-to-face with the agencies and organizations that impact daily … Read More
Online retailer for pan-African luxury brands, OXOSI announces seed funding from Kupanda Holdings
OXOSI.com, an e-commerce platform for contemporary and luxury African design and Kupanda Holdings held a press conference at the 2nd U.S.-Africa Business Forum held in New York on September 21, 2016 to officially announce their partnership. Kupanda Holdings will … Read More
Lupita Nyong’o dazzles twice in KibonenNY designs on prime time TV
For her appearance on Good Morning America on September 26, 2016, Lupita wore once again a KibonenNY signature outfit – Blue Neoprene fitted midi dress with the signature “toghu” embroidery. On September 22, Lupita Nyong’o had on one of … Read More
The African community to host a Voter Registration Drive on September 29 in Harlem
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Members of the African community living in New York are hosting a Voter Registration Drive on September 29, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Malian Center located at 2433 Frederick Douglass Blvd, in Harlem. Despite … Read More
Photos: Harlem’s Fashion Row hosts Pop-Up shop at Mist Harlem
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) invited on September 10, 2016, fashionites to its Pop-Up Shop held at MIST Harlem. The Pop-Up Shop featured 20 emerging multicultural designers. Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) discovers and showcases emerging talent of … Read More
American and African trade officials hold talks on AGOA
Senior American and African trade officials will meet today in Washington DC, US, for the 2016 Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, which serves as an annual event to review and discuss ways of enhancing trade and investment between … Read More
A new NC law could mean we will never see the footage of Keith Scott’s murder – Color of change
Charlotte is on fire. And Black people are in pain yet again as the news of Keith Lamont Scott’s killing hit less than 24 hours after news outlets plastered the video of Terence Crutcher’s murder on TV screens across the … Read More
President Macky Sall signs $600 million deal at U.S.–Africa Business Forum to boost electricity generation capacity in Senegal
President Macky Sall signed three deals worth more than $600 million to boost electricity generation capacity in Senegal with Lekela Power, ContourGlobal and Black Rhino Group on the sidelines of the 2nd U.S. – Africa Business Forum held in … Read More