Moshood honored at Mayor Eric Adams’ first African Heritage Celebration at Gracie Mansion

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Eric Adams honored Nigerian-American designer Moshood during his first African Heritage Celebration held on October 6, 2022, at Gracie Mansion. During the celebration, Mayor Adams joined the crowd to shake hands and even pose … Read More

The City of New York hosts African Heritage Celebration in the Bronx

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Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell The City of New York held its African Heritage Celebration and Festival on September 17, 2022, at Lou Gehrig Plaza in The Bronx. The all-day event featured musical and traditional dance performances, spoken word artists, … Read More

Somali-American model and entrepreneur Iman honored by Mayor Bill de Blasio at African Heritage reception

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Photos: Isseu Diouf Campbell Somali-American model and entrepreneur Iman was honored during the African Heritage Reception hosted by Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray on September 26, 2019 at Gracie Mansion. The African New Yorker was recognized … Read More