Photos: Red Carpet Africa-America Institute 2016 Annual Awards Gala
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Justice League NYC stands in solidarity with Standing Rock
posted in: African Immigrant New Yorkers
Justice League NYC, a criminal justice task force, and its founding organization, The Gathering for Justice, support the courageous efforts of Native people and activists of all backgrounds to stand against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. We recognize … Read More
Africa Week 2016: UN, AU and African governments to foster partnerships for continental growth
The UN will hold this week a four-day conference in New York to foster partnerships between the UN and the African Union (AU), and with African governments to enhance sustainable development, good governance, peace and stability in Africa. The conference … Read More
UN expert expresses concern over Yahoo aided US e-mail surveillance
UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye on Friday said reports that Yahoo complied with US intelligence demands by searching the e-mails of hundreds of millions of customers … Read More
AU warns citizens against travelling to USA after killing of Blacks
The African Union Commission (AUC) on Monday warned Africans against travelling to the United States of America (USA) due to security concerns after the number of unarmed black civilians murdered has dramatically increased. According to the caution notice, made available … Read More
China, AU sign landmark agreement on high-speed railway connection
posted in: African Union-Union Africaine, Afrique
China and the African Union (AU) have agreed to begin the implementation of a five-year plan, aiming to connect all economic and political capital cities in Africa with high-speed railway, industrial parks and regional aviation networks, the AU said on … Read More
Emotional Tutu celebrates 85th birthday
An emotional Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on Friday marked his 85th birthday by delivering a sermon at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa. Africa’s most famous cleric fought back tears as he noted “I have reached the stage … Read More
ECA Executive Secretary Carlos Lopes steps down
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Carlos Lopes has stepped down after serving four years at the helm of the organization tasked with championing economic development in Africa, his office said last week. Lopes is leaving the … Read More
NYC kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with “NYC Go Purple” Day
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel joined yesterday elected officials from across the five boroughs – including co-chairs of the Women’s Caucus, Council Members Laurie A. Cumbo, and … Read More
Student Voter Registration Day goes to NYC Schools
The New York Immigration Coalition, in partnership with New York City Council, NYC Votes, and the New York City Department of Education is hosting today, October 6, 2016, a Student Voter Registration Day (SVRD) in sixteen high schools across New … Read More
NAACP New York State Conference to host 80th Anniversary Benefit Gala today
The NAACP New York State Conference (NAACP NYSC), under the leadership of Hazel N. Dukes, will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary by hosting its Benefit Gala on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. The … Read More
Mayor Bill de Blasio signs legislation increasing transparency and accountability around M/WBE contracting
On September 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law 6 pieces of legislation relating to M/WBEs– Intros. 923-A, 976-A, 981-B, 1005-A, 1019-A and 1020-A, in relation to increasing accountability and access for the city’s M/WBEs. “These bills bring us … Read More
Photos: First African Food Festival at Brooklyn’s Navy Pier
Chefs Pierre Thiam, Marie-Claude Mendy, Coco Reinharz, Zinyusile Khumbula, Melchizedek Mensah, and Grace Odogbili presented some of their signature dishes during the first African Food Festival held at Brooklyn’s Navy Pier last August. Related Images:
Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit to host voter registration and civic engagement training for African youth
In an effort to increase voter registration within the African community, the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, along with NYC agencies and community organizations are holding a voter registration and civic engagement training for African youth (ages 15 & up) on … Read More
Ghanaian leader John D. Mahama says Africa needs fair trade, not sympathy or aid
What Africa needs is not development assistance from developed countries but a fair chance to trade with the rest of the world, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama told the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. “Africa does not … Read More
Kenya ratifies EPA to continue key flower exports to EU
Kenya has ratified an international trade agreement with the European Union (EU) despite the opposition to the deal by some East African states, paving the way for continued trade with Brussels, the country’s foreign minister said Wednesday. “Kenya’s Mission to … Read More
Replica of Mandela’s cell to tour South Africa
posted in: Africa, Afrique, South Africa - Afrique du Sud
A replica of Nelson Mandela’s infamous Robben Island cell will travel to schools around South Africa to enable youths to see and experience the harrowing conditions the world statesman endured in jail. Mandela who was South Africa’s first democratically-elected President, … Read More
FACE Africa to host 3rd Annual Goals for Water: Charity Soccer Match in NYC
FACE Africa is hosting its 3rd Annual Goals for Water: Charity Soccer Match in New York City on Saturday October 1, 2016 at 11a.m. on Randall’s Island Sunken Garden Field 90. The soccer game will raise awareness and funds to … Read More
Photos: 4th Annual United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health
The African community hosted the 4th Annual United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health (USCAIRH-2016) from September 15, through Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriot. Several researchers and health industry experts gathered to … Read More
The Black Institute to host Access to Credit & Capital for MWBEs Town Hall today
The Black Institute with The Black Latino and Asian Caucus are hosting an Access to Credit & Capital for Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) Town Hall Forum on September 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at RWDSU located at … Read More