Local officials set the record straight at Harlem salute to first and only Black Mayor of the “liberal” city of New York, the Honorable David Dinkins

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Photo credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Local officials had, on November 28, 2020, an opportunity to set the record straight at a Harlem salute to the first and only Black Mayor of the “liberal” city of New York, the Honorable David … Read More

Photos: New York public library renamed after Harry Belafonte

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Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and New York Public Library President Tony Marx, alongside local elected officials, today honored Harry Belafonte by renaming the 115th Street Library the Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library. … Read More

New York City launches new revolving loan fund to help M/WBEs gain access to capital | La ville de New York lance un nouveau fonds de crédit renouvelable pour aider les M/WBEs à accéder au capital

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Photos by Isseu Diouf Campbell [column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] First Lady Chirlane McCray and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery announced on March 23, the launch of the Contract Financing Loan Fund, allowing M/WBEs to apply for low-interest contract … Read More

Photos: Mayor Bill De Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray host Caribbean Heritage reception

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray host Caribbean Heritage reception

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By Isseu Diouf Campbell Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted yesterday, August 27, 2014, a reception in celebration of the West Indian American and Caribbean Heritage at Gracie Mansion. Chirlane McCray who is of Barbadian and … Read More