H.E. Tété Antonio, permanent observer of the African Union to the UN with guests By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union hosted a reception in celebration of Africa Day at the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan on June 1, 2012. … Read More
John Legend arriving at the gala By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Gordon Parks Foundation celebrated 100 years of Gordon Parks at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on June 5th, 2012. The centennial gala, hosted by Anderson Cooper … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Under the theme “Strengthening Families,” the Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) hosted its annual “Harlem Renaissance Day of Commitment Leadership Breakfast” on May 23, 2012 in City College of New York’s Great Hall in Harlem. The organization … Read More
L-R: Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Cheryl A. Hall and Aletha Maybank By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Caribbean Women’s Health Association hosted “Who Runs the World? Girls!” – a girls empowerment and mentorship symposium – on May 12, 2012 at St. Francis … Read More
Ololade Olayokun, 2011 Miss Nigeria Independence By Isseu Diouf Campbell Doing her part to combat HIV/AIDS, Ololade Olayokun, recently hosted AYE (A Youth Effort fighting against the HIV/AIDS virus), her first event as 2011 Miss Nigeria Independence. The event, aimed at … Read More
L-R: Writer, director, and actor, Oliver MBamara with Yomi Ajaiyeoba, President of the Nigerian Lawyers Association By Isseu Diouf Campbell Writer, director, and actor Oliver MBamara premiered episodes of his first TV series titled “Cultures” during the Nigerian Lawyers … Read More
Lisa Noble, Gil Noble’s daughter By Isseu Diouf Campbell The New York Association of Black Journalists hosted its 24th annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on May 15, 2012 in Manhattan and recognized the contributions of several journalists, including “Like It … Read More
“Celebrating Women Awards” recipient Merble Reagon, executive director of the Women’s Center for Education and Career Advancement By Isseu Diouf Campbell The New York Women’s Foundation, which has been empowering women for a quarter-century through its programs, hosted its 25th … Read More
L-R: Honoree Alan Patricof, Mayor Bloomberg and ABNY Chairman Bill Rudin By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Association for a Better New York Foundation hosted its 2012 Spirit of ABNY Awards before a packed house at Union Square Hall on April … Read More
L-R: H.E. Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, with Mark Walton, The Africa Channel Executive Vice President, Sponsorship and Corporate Development By Isseu Diouf Campbell Ask the average New Yorker what Africa Day is, … Read More
L-R: Global Language Project Founder Angela Jackson, with Somali designers Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim By Isseu Diouf Campbell In an effort to provide more disadvantaged public school students with free, comprehensive language training in languages other than English, Global Language … Read More
L-R: Honorees Essence Magazine Editor-in-Chief Constance C.R. White, and Tanya Leah Lombard, Vice President of Public Affairs at AT&T. By Isseu Diouf Campbell Greater New York Chapter of The Links hosted its 62nd annual Women of Distinction Spirit Awards Luncheon, … Read More
L-R: Jennifer Adaku Akabue, Yvonne Orji, Joy Notoma, Ngozi Anyanwu, and Mfoniso Udofia By Isseu Diouf Campbell and Winston Rodney Through storytelling, song, dance and multimedia, five Nigerian-American writers and performers – Jennifer Adaku Akabue, Ngozi Anyanwu, Joy Notoma, Yvonne … Read More
L-R: Curtis Jacobs, Founder & President of Renaissance Fine Art, Inc., sculptor Ousmane Gueye, and Paula Coleman, Director of RFA By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Renaissance Fine Art gallery recently hosted the opening reception of sculptor Ousmane Gueye’s latest exhibition, … Read More
L-R: Isaac Boateng with Alek Wek By Isseu Diouf Campbell Part of a generation of Africans who are tired of the continent’s negative portrayal in mainstream media, Isaac Boateng and Sandra Appiah want to do something about it –through a … Read More
L-R: Winsome Sinclair, Malikha Mallette, Jacquie Lee, Melba Moore, Lilias White, Mona Scott-Young, and Havilah Malone By Isseu Diouf Campbell Six successful black women – Jacquie Lee, Lilias White, Malikha Mallette, Melba Moore, Mona Scott-Young, and Winsome Sinclair – recently … Read More
Nelson Mandela By Isseu Diouf Campbell H.E. George Monyemangene hosted at the Consulate General of South Africa, in New York, the official launch of the Nelson Mandela Digital Archive on March 27, 2012, a few hours after Johannesburg. The Nelson … Read More
L-R: Teresa Clarke, Tselane Tambo, Llyod A. Williams, Tseliso Thipanyane, and Godfrey Sithole By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Diaspora film festival hosted on March 17 and 18, 2012, an event titled Celebrating 100 years of ANC Film Series and … Read More
L-R : Senator Perkins, Dr. Tejada, Commissioner Fatima Shama, and Betha Lewis By Isseu Diouf Campbell Senator Bill Perkins hosted on March 9, 2012, a forum on Immigration Reform and Empowerment at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building. Fatima … Read More
Women at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza By Isseu Diouf Campbell Women from different parts of the world gathered on March 8, 2012 at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza across from the United Nations headquarters, to chant and dance adorning themselves with yellow slashes … Read More
