Lewis Latimer House Museum Launches Latimer’s Legacy Contests in Celebration of Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, the Lewis Latimer House Museum proudly announces Latimer’s Legacy Contests for K-12 students. The contests pay homage to the extraordinary legacy of Lewis Latimer—an African-American inventor, poet, and artist! “We invite students to channel their … Read More

NYC Department of Small Business Services launches new campaign to support Black-owned businesses

NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris announced Shop Your City: BE NYC, a targeted campaign to encourage New Yorkers to shop from the city’s Black-owned businesses. Studies show that Black businesses have been severely impacted by … Read More

Greater New York Chamber of Commerce honors Hazel Dukes, Alphonso David, Denise Richardson, Major General Nathaniel James and Dr. Brian Johnson at Black History Awards Breakfast

Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Greater New York Chamber of Commerce honored NY Army National Guard Major General Nathaniel James, Counsel to Governor Cuomo Alphonso David, NAACP NYC Chapter President Hazel Dukes, radio personality Denise Richardson and Vice President of Mercy … Read More

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray honor Me Too Founder Tarana Burke at Black History Month Celebration

Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray honored Me Too Founder Tarana Burke during their Black History Month Celebration held on February 19, 2019 at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan.   … Read More