Diaspora Africaine Archives - African Immigrants, African American New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond

Whether Macky Sall likes it or not, the elections will take place on March 31, according to the Constitutional Council’s decision

In a turn of events, the long-awaited Constitutional Council finally, on March 6, 2024, set the date of March 31, 2024, for the presidential elections and rejected the proposals from Macky Sall’s national dialogue, pushing the elections to June 12. … Read More

Macky Sall’s government cuts Walf TV’s signal and permanently withdraws its license

During a special edition hosted by Etienne Edouard Faye on Walf TV, Macky Sall’s government cut the signal of the private television channel during live coverage of the demonstrations in Dakar around the Saint Lazare cemetery where candidates met Senegalese … Read More

Mayor Eric Adams presents a proclamation to World Boxing Council in honor of Louis ‘Battling Siki’ Fall

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Eric Adams presented a proclamation to the World Boxing Council in honor of Louis ‘Battling Siki’ Fall during a ceremony held at City Hall on October 4, 2022. Battling Siki, the first athlete born … Read More

Crazy Pistons distributes free diapers and wipes to mothers in Harlem

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Harlem, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Members of the minority motorcycle club based in Brooklyn, Crazy Pistons, were in Harlem on June 25, 2022, for their yearly distribution of free diapers and wipes at the Kennedy Center. The group has been … Read More

EEAP Coalition hosts first community event at Denny Moe’s Superstar Barber Shop in Harlem

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Harlem, New York City, NYC Schools, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On May 21, 2022, the EEAP Coalition hosted its first community events and panels called “Barbershop and Beauty Shop Conversations” to raise additional awareness and support for Black Studies. The panel, “Shaping More Than Minds … Read More

Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center celebrates Malcolm X Day

Photos credit: Bill Moore The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center celebrated Malcolm X Day, the 97th birthday celebration for El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, on May 19, 2022. The event featured performances by Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu … Read More

A New Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Coronavirus, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Production Perig By Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s Health Commissioner Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up time and time again to protect each other. Today, over 6 million New Yorkers are fully vaccinated, over … Read More

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honors five African and Muslim-led organizations at Iftar dinner

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson honored five African and Muslim-led organizations during an iftar dinner held in the Bronx. The organizations honored for assisting families impacted by the fire … Read More

NY AG Letitia James issues guidance to New Yorkers following expiration of eviction moratorium

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Asiraj New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance to remind New Yorkers of the various rights and protections for residents following the expiration of New York’s eviction moratorium on January 15, 2022. Though landlords are now able to start new … Read More

We were just trying to breathe

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: Africa in Harlem Photos, African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Gambia, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

By: Kujegi Camara Trapped in stairwells Black bodies overwhelmed by Black smoke because this country can underwhelm We were just trying to keep warm We were just trying to stay alive But somehow in this country, to want to stay … Read More

New Family Home Visits program for first-time parents targets underserved New Yorkers regardless of immigration status

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Children in New York City, African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Harlem, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Digital Skillet 1 The Health Department announced on December 7, 2021, that the New Family Home Visits program is open to first-time families in public housing engaged with child welfare or living in neighborhoods with the greatest social … Read More

Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to host citizenship application assistance event on November 20, 2021

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Immigration, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

On November 20, 2021, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is partnering with CUNY Citizenship Now for an in-person NYC Fall Citizenship Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Middle School 2 located at 655 Parkside Ave in Brooklyn. … Read More

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer honors community organizations at Winterfest VIP reception in Harlem

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer hosted a Winterfest VIP reception to kick-off Harlem holiday lights and honor community organizations at her uptown office in Harlem on November 16, 2021. The outgoing Borough President honored World … Read More

12,000 Home Health Aides in NYC to receive up to $18.8 Million in unpaid wages

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African immigrant women, African immigrants New York, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Michael Jung New York Attorney General Letitia James, in partnership with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), announced on November 16, 2021, an agreement with two major home care health agencies to deliver … Read More

Community leaders join Council Member Mathieu Eugene to co-name Flatbush Ave as Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Kenya L Smith Elected officials and community leaders joined Council Member Mathieu Eugene as he officially co-named Flatbush Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Foster Avenue as Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Boulevard. The renaming was in honor of … Read More

DDC Launches New Mentoring Program For Minority and Women-Owned Construction Firms and Small Businesses

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African entrepreneur, African Entrepreneurs in New York City, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African women entrepreneur, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Black Entrepreneur in New York City, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On November 10, 2021, The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and administration officials joined the construction industry and local elected leaders to launch a new DDC Mentoring Program to increase business opportunities for … Read More

New York City Marathon runs again with Africans ahead

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos credits: Bill Moore The 50th New York City Marathon took place on November 7, 2021, after a break in 2020 due to COVID 19. Without any surprise, Kenyans were ahead in both categories, men, and women, with Albert Korir, … Read More

CCRB Wins, at the Supreme Court, the Right to Investigate cases of NYPD sexual misconduct and untruthful statements

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photo credit: Wally Gobetz On November 9, 2021, the State Supreme Court upheld the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board’s (CCRB) rule change to investigate cases of NYPD sexual misconduct and untruthful statements. The Court found that CCRB had … Read More

Ghanaian delegation promotes Ghana as top tourism and investment destination in Africa

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Photos Credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, Ghana Tourism Authority, (GTA), Beyond the Return Project in partnership with Destination Ghana Management hosted a meet and greet on November 4, 2021, at the Weeksville Heritage Center … Read More

Manhattan DA-elect Alvin Bragg Announces Transition Committee

by Africa in Harlem | posted in: African Diaspora New York, African Immigrant New Yorkers, African-American community in New York, Africans in New York/Africains de New York, Diaspora Africaine, Photos & News - African New Yorkers in Harlem and Beyond |

Manhattan District Attorney-elect Alvin Bragg announced on November 5, 2021, the formation of a transition committee comprised of legal experts, service providers, faith based and community leaders, law enforcement, and those directly impacted by the office, that will help reimagine … Read More

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