Photo of the Moment: And the winner is….
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Yoliswa Cele, new US-Africa Ambassador celebrating with fellow South Africans By Isseu Diouf Campbell Related Images:
Photo of the Moment: Presidential Dream Team Barack Obama and Joe Biden
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Presidential Dream Team: Barack Obama and Joe Biden with their spouses Michelle Obama and Jill Biden celebrating victory By Isseu Diouf Campbell Photo by Getty Images Related Images:
Sol Afrik hosts invite-only fashion showcase
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A model backstage getting her make up done By Isseu Diouf Campbell Sol Afrik Fashion Week New York hosted an invite-only fashion showcase at the Rush Galleries in Manhattan on Sept. 21, 2012 featuring five designers: Kibonen NY, Siwel Acessories, … Read More
The Council of Young African Leaders seeks to reposition Africa
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Dr. NKechi Agwu, Lilian Ayayi, Zeinab Eyega, Divine Muragijimana, co-founder of the Council of Young African Leaders, and Ramatu Ahmed By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Council of Young African Leaders hosted a symposium titled “The role of Youth in Renegotiating … Read More
Washington Roberts’ Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
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Models wearing Washington Roberts’ Spring/Summer 2013 Collection By Olushola Bashorun American-based Nigerian fashion designer Washington Roberts presented its Spring/Summer 2013 Collection on September 12, 2012 at Hotel Indigo in Manhattan. Photos of the event Related Images:
54 Kingdoms Spring 2013 Collection
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Nana Poku and Kwaku Awuah, founders of 54 Kingdoms with models By Olushola Bashorun Nana Poku and Kwaku Awuah, the Ghanaian duo behind the 54 kingdoms’ brand hosted an exclusive preview of the Kingdom Come collection on September 8, 2012 … Read More
Photo of the moment: Sean “Diddy” Combs
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Sean “Diddy” Combs receiving the Triumph Award from Reverend Al Sharpton at the National Action Network’s 3rd Annual Awards on September 16, 2012 By Isseu Diouf Campbell Related Images:
AAI salutes women in leadership
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Her Excellency President Joyce Banda of the Republic of Malawi receiving the AAI Award for Championing Women’s Rights and Business Leadership By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Africa America Institute honored Africa’s two female heads of state Her Excellency President Ellen … Read More
Oyato Designs Spring 2013 Collection
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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:
5 designers selected for Harlem Fashion Row’s 5th anniversary
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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
B Michael debuts America Red Collection at Macy’s
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R-L: Designer B Michael with Emmy Award winning actress Cicely Tyson By Isseu Diouf Campbell Designer B Michael celebrated the debut of his America Red Collection at Macy’s during Fashion Night Out on September 6, 2012 in Manhattan. Static models showcased … Read More
Senegalese singer Titi performs in NY
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L-R: Senegalese singer Titi By Isseu Diouf Campbell Senegalese singer Titi who broke into the music scene in 2008 with her single Music, was in New York last week-end for a concert. Photos of the event Related Images:
Five African Icons showcase their collection at NY Fashion Week
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L-R: Backstage with designer Oswald Boateng and his models By Isseu Diouf Campbell Arise Magazine presented on September 6, 2012, first day of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week NY, its “Five Africans Icons”: British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent Oswald Boateng, … Read More
Black photographers capture Harlem’s transformation in exhibition
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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
Rashida Kamara wins New Miss Sierra Leone New York crown
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L-R: Rashida Kamara, Miss Sierra Leone New York 2012 with her mother By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Union of Sierra Leonean Organizations in New York State hosted the 2nd Annual Miss Sierra Leone New York Tristate Pageant on August 25, … Read More
The Malian Cultural Center wants to save the North of Mali
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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
South-Soudan, Africa’s newest nation celebrates 1st birthday
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L-R: South Sudan’s Ambassador to the UN H.E. Francis George Nazario, human rights activist Simon Deng with actor, model and activist Ger Duany By Isseu Diouf Campbell Citizens and supporters of South-Sudan, the youngest nation in Africa, celebrated its first … Read More
Bikini Under the Bridge 2012
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L-R: JR Giddings, founder of Bikini under the Bridge with designer Teri of Silver Mosquito and models By Isseu Diouf Campbell JRG Entertainment hosted its 7th Annual Bikini Under the Bridge Swimwear Fashion Show on July 8, 2012 in Brooklyn. … Read More
TNJ recognizes 40 black achievers
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L-R: Rosalind McLymont, TNJ Executive Editor, honoree Janna Andrews, and Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, TNJ Publisher By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Network Journal magazine hosted its 15th Annual 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards Dinner, on June 28, 2012, in Manhattan at the … Read More
7th Annual Young Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Awards
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By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Unified Network of Business Professionals hosted the 7th Annual Young Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Awards on June 6, 2012 at 404 NYC in Manhattan, in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. After a video greeting from … Read More