By Isseu Diouf Campbell On March 8, 2015, hundreds of women marched from the United Nations to Time Square to celebrate International Women’s Day and demand gender equality. The march was led by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Ray Gallery opened Senegalese sculptor Ousmane Dia’s first solo exhibition in New York on Friday March 5, 2015 in Brooklyn. The Swiss-based artist inspired by current events created ten out of the eleven pieces presented this … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The York College Division of Student Development and the Greater Queens Chapter of the Links, Inc. hosted this evening a conversation with President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf moderated by NY1 News Anchor Cheryl Wills at … Read More
Washington — The Justice Department announced the findings of its two civil rights investigations related to Ferguson, Missouri, today. The Justice Department found that the Ferguson Police Department (FPD) engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the … Read More
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that New York City will become the largest school district in the nation to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as holidays on … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell American designer B Michael presented his Fall 2015 Collection as part of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York on February 18, 2015 at the New York Public Library located on 42nd street in Manhattan. Related … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell [column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] American activist and former member of the Black Panther Party Sekou Odinga released from prison on November 25, 2014, received a warm welcome from the Harlem Community on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell David Tlale was back in New York for the presentation of his Fall/Winter 2015 Collection titled Aftermath on February 15, 2015, at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York. Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Deidre Jefferies, the Washington, DC born and raised fashion designer behind the brand Espion Atelier, presented her Autumn/Winter 2015 Collection titled Kingdom at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York on February 13, 2015. Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell The NBA/WNBA and Credit Suisse were the recipients of the New York Urban League “Champions of Diversity” Awards held on February 11, 2015, at the Four Seasons in Manhattan. Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer honored Michael J. Garner, chief diversity officer for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Regina Wilson, firefighter and first female president of the Vulcan Society and Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, CEO of Women … Read More
If you are thinking about starting a business in Africa, the Africa-America Institute’s upcoming panel discussion titled “Everything you need to know about building a business in Africa” might be a good starting point. The event scheduled for February 12, … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell McDonald’s honored thirteen Black Media Legends and Trailblazers who have impacted the community through their achievements and positive examples on February 2, 2015 at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. McDonald’s operators and several members of the … Read More
Manhattan Borough president Gale A. Brewer is sponsoring a forum on improving community-police relations on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Alinaza Dominicana Triangle Building in northern Manhattan. Several members of the community including youth, civic, faith-based, non-profit, business and law … Read More
Viola Davis won the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series award for her role in “How to Get Away with Murder” at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards held on January 25, at the Shrine Auditorium … Read More
Children born in 2010 and currently residing in New York City are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2015. All families, including those of students with disabilities and current pre-k students, must submit an application in order to receive a … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Bound: Africans vs. African-Americans, a documentary exploring the tension between Africans and African-Americans will be screened at the Best of ADIFF on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Teachers College. The documentary, which premiered at the African … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Selma’s director Ava DuVernay and lead actor David Oyelowo attended the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York a few months ago for their first public dialogue about one of the must-see movies of 2015, Selma. … Read More
African Communities Together launches Ebola hotline to assist victims of Ebola stigma Related Images:
By Isseu Diouf Campbell A group of young Senegalese filmmakers led by Alioune Sine screened their first film titled “Njumte” meaning “Mistake” on Sunday December 14, 2014 at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. Njumte tells the story of a … Read More
