Africa’s a top priority in New York during Africa Week

NEPAD CEO  Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki showing one of the three publications launched during Africa Week By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union’s New Partnership for Africa’s Development Agency (NEPAD), along with the Office of the UN Special Adviser on Africa … Read More

Bobbi Christina Brown, star of new reality TV show

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Bobbi Kristina Brown with grandmother Cissy Houston By Isseu Diouf Campbell Bobbi Christina Brown was the star of the red carpet at the New York premiere party for “The Houston: on our Own” held at the Tribeca Hotel in Manhattan … Read More

African youth and parents get to communicate at the Bronx Community Enrichment Day

Translated in French by Marinette Sommerville Members of the African community know that when a parent speaks, the youth who hasn’t live long enough should listen. So the open dialogue between African youth, parents and community members that took place … Read More

B Michael Spring 2013 Collection

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Fashion Designer B Michael with models By Isseu Diouf Campbell B Michael showcased his Spring 2013 collection on September 12, 2012, a week after launching his America Red Collection at Macy’s. Many celebrities including Tamara Tunie with her husband Gregory … Read More

Oyato Designs Spring 2013 Collection

Designer Odunayo Ade with models By Isseu Diouf Campbell Young Nigerian designer Odunayo Ade presented her Vintage Pop Print inspired Spring 2013 collection on September 15, 2012 in Manhattan. Photos of the event Related Images:

Harlem Arts Advocacy Week is on!

L-R: Vy Higgensen, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award  with Voza Rivers, Harlem Arts Alliance Chairman By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Arts Alliance kicked off Harlem Arts Advocacy week, “a seven-day series of free events” with an award ceremony on October … Read More

David Tlale at Mercedes Fashion Week NY

L-R: Model wearing David Tlale By Isseu Diouf Campbell South African designer David Tlale returned to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York on September 9, 2012 to present his Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Photos of the event Related Images:

5 designers selected for Harlem Fashion Row’s 5th anniversary

L-R: Model Fior Mendez wearing Nzinga Knight By Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Fashion Row had this year a lineup of 5 designers: Latisha Daring, Nzinga Knight, Joseph Bethune, Omar Salam, and Kevan Hall who presented their Spring 2013 collection on … Read More

Tracy Reese presents a colorful spring 2013 collection

R-L: Model By Isseu Diouf Campbell Tracy Reese presented a sophisticated and colorful spring 2013 collection on September 9, 2012 at Lincoln Center. Photos of the event Related Images:

Mimi Plange celebrates ageless beauty with Spring 2013 Collection

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R-L: Mimi Plange with photographer Deborah Willis By Isseu Diouf Campbell Designer Mimi Plange hosted a private viewing of her Spring/Summer 2013 collection titled “Tea with Mother” in her showroom located in downtown Manhattan on September 8, 2012. Photos of … Read More

Dwyane Wade promotes new book in Harlem

L-R: Dwyane Wade with NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills By Isseu Diouf Campbell Basketball star Dwyane Wade stopped by Harlem on September 5, 2012 to promote his book “A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball”. The event … Read More

Black photographers capture Harlem’s transformation in exhibition

L-R: Lisa Dubois, curator of the Old Harlem/New Harlem Photography exhibit with photographer June Truesdale By Isseu Diouf Campbell Lisa Dubois, curator of the Old Harlem/New Harlem Photography exhibit, along with seventeen other black photographers dig into their archives to … Read More

Senator Perkins hosts 5th annual Eid Celebration

L-R: Senator Perkins with Muslim leaders By Isseu Diouf Campbell New York State Senator Bill Perkins partnered with Harlem’s Muslim leaders to host 5th annual Eid Celebration on August 20, 2012 at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Plaza. … Read More

The Malian Cultural Center wants to save the North of Mali

L-R: Keynote speakers Mamadou Karambe and Imam Idrissa Touré By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Malian Cultural Center hosted an Iftar dinner under the theme “Save Timbuktu, Save Mali” on August 10, 2012 in Manhattan to raise awareness about the pillage … Read More

Borough President Stringer hosts Iftar Dinner in Harlem

L-R: Commissioner Omar Mohammadi, Aisha Al-Adawiya, Senator Bill Perkins, Scott Stringer, Imam Talib Abdur Rashid, Mr. Ramadan By Isseu Diouf Campbell Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer hosted the annual Iftar dinner for the Muslim community on July 31, 2012 at … Read More

Launch party previews Sol Afrik Fashion Week’s September debut

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L-R: Busi Mlambo of the Konzeni Foundation and Kantaki Washington, organizer of Sol Afrik Fashion Week By Isseu Diouf Campbell Kantaki Washington and Busi Mlambo hosted Sol Afrik Fashion Week Launch Party on July 19, 2012 at the W hotel … Read More

New Campaign to reduce maternal mortality in Africa

L-R: Dr. Teguest Guerma, director general of AMREF By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Medical and Research Foundation, the largest African-led health development organization on the continent, recently launched in New York the Stand up for African Mothers campaign to train … Read More

Harlem Week celebrates 38 years

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L-R:  Inez Dickens with Dr. Roscoe Brown and honoree Jackie Rowe Adams  By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bloomberg kicked off the 38th annual Harlem Week with a reception at Gracie Mansion on July 19, 2012. Harlem Week, which highlights Harlem’s … Read More

Fashion brand inspired by Nelson Mandela launches in New York

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L-R: 466/64 spokespersons Lira and Sam Sarpong By Isseu Diouf Campbell “466/64 Fashion,” a brand rooted in Africa and inspired by the iconic legacy of Nelson Mandela had its official U.S. launching on July 14, on Nelson Mandela International Day, … Read More

Africa Fashion Week NY 2012 closing shows

Model wearing Nadir Tati By Isseu Diouf Campbell Africa Fashion Week NY 2012 ended on July 14 with a lineup of 14 designers including Korto Momulu, MABM, House of Marie, Fikirte Addis, Allex Kangala, Studio D-Maxsi, Marianne G. G., Afritili, … Read More

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