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
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:
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
President Macky Sall – U.S. Africa Business Forum – New York Related Images:
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Department of Commerce are co-hosting the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a day focused on increased trade and investment between the U.S. and African nations on September 21, 2016 at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. … Read More
During the opening week of the United Nations General Assembly, The Africa-America Institute will celebrate and recognize the dedication and achievements of Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Stephen Hayes, CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa and … Read More
On Monday September 19, at 10 a.m., African Communities Together will host a rally on Foley Square to urge Homeland Security Secretary Johnson to renew TPS for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. In 2014, President Obama enacted Temporary Protected Status … Read More
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced this week the launch of NYC School Finder (schoolfinder.nyc.gov), a new, easy-to-use online tool that lets users search New York City’s hundreds of high school choices by school name, keyword, location, size, and more. NYC … Read More
Mayor de Blasio joined yesterday Muslim New Yorkers during their Eid al-Adha prayer service in Jamaica, Queens. These are his remarks : “Thank you for giving me the honor of joining you for this beautiful gathering. I want to thank … Read More
