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
Millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating today the “Festival of the Sacrifice” also called Eid al-Adha in Arabic. Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to prove his devotion to God. During the celebration an … Read More
New York City kicked off yesterday New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with a robust, month-long marketing campaign that invested over half a million dollars to promote the City’s booming design and manufacturing sectors, reinforces the expanded Made in NY: Fashion … Read More
The African Advisory Council of the Bronx will host its monthly meeting today at 6:30 pm at the Bronx County Supreme court (Room 915) located at 851 Grand Concourse with a special emphasis on a new way to request a … Read More
We the family of Earl Nash remain deeply saddened by the events that transpired on May 30, 2016. To know that Earl was part of this tragedy is truly devastating to us all. The Earl Nash shown in the hallway … Read More
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that 61-year-old Bronx resident Mamadou Diallo will not be prosecuted in the death of Earl Nash he had beaten for trying to rape his wife in their apartment. District Attorney Clark … Read More
Harlem Community Development Corporation is hosting a free social media seminar for entrepreneurs on September 8, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the State Office Building in Harlem. The topics discussed will include: -Identifying your audience -Defining … Read More
BRAG is giving current sophomores and juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an interest in the business of fashion, retail or related industries the opportunity to jumpstart their career with a summer internship at one of its top-tier … Read More
Mayor Bill De Blasio urged New Yorkers to prepare for potential impacts of Hermine, now considered a Post-Tropical Cyclone. While it is considered “Post-Tropical,” Hermine remains a powerful storm with significant hazards. The National Weather Service has issued a … Read More
On Thursday August 18, 2016, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) held its 11th Jamboree!: A Soulful Extravaganza on the Hudson, on board the Hornblower Infinity yacht. Jamboree hosted approximately 300 guests and featured a special performance by celebrated … Read More
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Keep a Child Alive (KCA) announced that Clive Davis will receive its Humanitarian Award at the 13th annual Black Ball held on Wednesday, October 19 at the Manhattan Center/Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. This year’s event aims to reignite … Read More
\ The publisher of The Black Star News, Milton Allimadi, hosted a signing of the second edition of his book “The Hearts of Darkness, How White Writers Created the Racist Image of Africa” on August 27, at Nicholas in Brooklyn. The … Read More
Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement’s Small Business Development Institute is accepting applications for its free Fall Term 2016. HCCI is targeting individuals looking to open and those who already have a business. The program will take place every Monday and Wednesday … Read More
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and IDNYC, The New York Public Library, Council Member Annabel Palma, and Assembly member Marcos Crespo celebrated the opening of a new IDNYC pop-up enrollment center at Soundview Library on Tuesday, August … Read More
The theatrical premiere of the groundbreaking film directed by Crystal R. Emory, “Black women in Medicine” will take place today Friday, August 26, at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan. The one-week run will help the film, which “chronicles the unsung … Read More
The New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce will commemorate Women’s Equality Day with a discussion and a woman’s network evening with the newly elected president of the National Council of Women of the United States Saideh A. Browne as … Read More
On August 13, 2016, 23-year-old Sylville Smith was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer during a traffic stop that turned deadly, a narrative we’ve heard far too often. According to Police Chief Edward Flynn, the 20-25 second … Read More
This week, Harlem/Havana Music & Cultural Festival—an international visual and performing arts, fashion, education and culinary exchange—continues to celebrate the rich artistic connection between iconic cities Harlem, New York and Havana, Cuba with music and dance performances, Cuban-inspired dining, and … Read More
