The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds New Yorkers that opening fire hydrants without spray caps is illegal, wasteful, and dangerous. Illegally opened hydrants can lower water pressure and put lives at risk if there is a … Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin making awards totaling nearly $60 million to states, cities, and territories to support efforts to protect Americans from Zika virus disease and adverse health outcomes that can result from Zika … Read More
As the world marks Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, 2016, UN officials and UN Peace Ambassador Stevie Wonder in New York paid tribute to the South African activist and peacemaker’s tireless efforts to end intolerance and injustice, calling … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed on July 13, 2016, a package of legislation increasing access to feminine hygiene products for New York City’s shelter residents, students and inmates. With Intros 1122-A, 1123-A and 1128-A, New York City guarantees access to … Read More
On July 14, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Deputy Leader, and Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Contracts, held a press conference to announce the introduction of the “Right to Record Act” (Int. 1235-2016). They were joined … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined on July 15, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Bill Chong, elected officials, employers and dozens of young people at Henry Street Settlement in Manhattan to kick off the … Read More
Ieshia Evans, the woman captured in the iconic photograph during the protests in Baton Rouge last weekend, has released a statement. She traveled to Louisiana with Young Minds Can, a civil rights organization, along with dozens of other concerned citizens. … Read More
The Chairman of the UN Expert Panel on People of African Descent, Mr. Ricardo Sunga III condemned on Friday the back-to-back killings of two African-American men by police in the US last week, saying the incidents demonstrated “a high level … Read More
By Carmen Fariña, NYC Schools Chancellor Creating inclusive schools is not only about classrooms having students with a wide range of backgrounds and academic strengths—our teachers should also reflect the City’s diverse workforce and represent different ethnic backgrounds, languages, and … Read More
Thomas Eric Duncan’s mother and nephew Josephus Weeks By Isseu Diouf Campbell Thomas Eric Duncan’s decision to come to the US after knowingly or unknowingly being exposed to the Ebola virus in his home country Liberia has changed the fate … Read More
Rescheduling due to bad weather didn’t keep Harlem’s Fashion Row from getting a full house for their fashion presentation on February 14, 2014, in Manhattan. Brandice Henderson, founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row kicked off Valentine’s day fashion event with a … Read More
Mrs. Yetunde A. Odugbesan, CEO and Founder of Yetunde Global Consulting LLC By Isseu Diouf Campbell and Utibe MBagwu Translated in French by Aisha Dabo US-Africa Synergy hosted a “Women in African Society” symposium examining the reasons behind the ongoing … Read More
L-R: Senator Bill Perkins, Aisha Al-Adawiya, Murtada NDiaye, and Imam Tafsir Ly with participants By Isseu Diouf Campbell Translated in French by Aisha Dabo Senator Bill Perkins hosted a Six Annual Eid Celebration on August 10, 2013 at the Adam … Read More
L-R: Lamido Sanusi, Central Bank Governor of the Federal Bank of Nigeria, with Ngowari Harry and Foday Sackor, 9th Annual African Economic Forum co-chairs By Isseu Diouf Campbell Organizers of the 9th Annual African Economic Forum, which started on April 13th, … Read More
L-R: Quenia Abreu, President & CEO of the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Robert Jackson, and Ann Rascon, Department of Small Business By Isseu Diouf Campbell There was a lot of frustration in the room during the State … Read More
L-R: Teresa Clarke, Tselane Tambo, Llyod A. Williams, Tseliso Thipanyane, and Godfrey Sithole By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Diaspora film festival hosted on March 17 and 18, 2012, an event titled Celebrating 100 years of ANC Film Series and … Read More
L-R: Honorees Sokhna Oumou Sy, Rama Dial, and friends By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Senegalese Association of America honored on March 11, 2012, ten members of the Senegalese Diaspora for their dedication to community service. The ceremony took place in … Read More
Michaela Angela Davis & Beverly Bond By Isseu Diouf Campbell Beverly Bond, founder of Black Girls Rock Inc., was the guest of image activist Michaela Angela Davis during an event titled “MAD Free: Liberating conversation about our image, beauty and … Read More
Phylicia Rashad By Isseu Diouf Campbell Evidence, A Dance Company hosted its 8th Annual Gala on Monday, February 13, 2012, at New York’s Manhattan Center. The gala presented Evidence’s first ever performance of Gatekeepers, a powerful modern dance work blending … Read More
