Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Afrikana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting African migrants and founded by New York immigrant Adama Bah, marked Eid-al-Fitr with a festive celebration in Harlem. The event featured a toy giveaway for children and provided … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell and Mohamed Sarr African Muslim New Yorkers celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, on April 10, 2024. Related Images:
As Eid approaches, searching for the perfect outfit becomes a delightful adventure, especially in Harlem, New York City. One of the gems of Harlem’s cultural scene is the Malcolm Shabazz African Market, a vibrant hub of African-inspired fashion and culture. … Read More
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New York around 10:23 a.m. According to Governor Hochul who held a press conference earlier, there are no reports of damages in the state. Mayor Eric Adams stated during a press briefing that: “responders are … Read More
As we start the holy month of Ramadan, it’s essential to delve into its significance, and history. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide. It holds great spiritual significance as the month during … Read More
Photos credit: Bill Moore On February 28, 2024, Councilmember Yusef Salaam was officially inaugurated by Judge Jeanine Johnson at The City College of New York in Harlem. Yusef Salaam, one of the Exonerated Five—a group of young Black and Latino … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese New Yorkers met on 116th Street in Harlem on February 10, 2024, to call on President Macky Sall to respect the electoral calendar and organize the presidential elections on the initially scheduled date of … Read More
The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a Travel Advisory for the evening of Tuesday, January 9 into Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024, as a strong storm impacts the region. Several National Weather Service products have been issued for this storm. … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Introduced by one of the Exonerated Five Raymond Santana, Dr. Yusef Salaam, set to represent New York City Council District 9, addressed family members, friends, and supporters during a watch party held on November 7, … Read More
Photo credit: Aïda-Muluneh The Africa Center, in partnership with The END Fund, announced Reframing Neglect, a new photography series at The Africa Center highlighting the need to end neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally. The entire series includes 38 photos by … Read More
If you live in Harlem District 9, you have the opportunity to choose your next council member and the 12 delegates to the Judicial Convention 70th Assembly District. For City Council, the candidates are Yusef Salaam, Inez E Dickens and … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Alfa Barrie was buried on June 23, 2023, at 5:20 p.m. at the Malboro Muslim Memorial Cemetery in New Jersey after a funeral service at the Futa Islamic Center in the Bronx. A search followed … Read More
Photo credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New … Read More
Photo credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell A celebration of life honoring William Bill Perkins will occur at the First Corinthian Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. On May 25, a public viewing will be held … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Alfa Barrie’s family held a press conference after a memorial at Democracy Prep in Harlem on May 23, 2023. Alfa Barrie’s uncle Amadou Diallo who thanked the community and the media for helping with the … Read More
Alfa Barrie with older brother Ibrahim Diallo The nonprofit organization, Guineans Succeeding in America, has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help Alfa Barrie’s family cover his funeral costs. While many, including the family, were hoping for a miracle, the … Read More
Photos credits: Bill Moore Harlemites held a vigil on the plaza of the State Office Building on May 17, 2023, a day after Bill Perkins died in his Harlem home. He was 74 years old. Perkins, who was very active … Read More
Photo credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The 32nd Precinct in Harlem just confirmed that the body found earlier today in the Harlem River was 13-year-old Garrett Warren, last seen on Friday with 11-year-old Alfa Barrie, who has yet to be found. … Read More
Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell “There is someone out there that knows something. This is New York City!” shouted Alfa Barrie’s 22-year-old sister Fatima Diallo who spent the day with siblings and friends plastering flyers in Harlem and the Bronx, … Read More
