Photo of the Moment: Nelson Mandela
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South African Consulate in New York celebrates Freedom Day
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L-R: H.E. George Monyemangene, Consul General of South Africa and Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations with freedom fighters Father Michael Lapsley and Justice Albie Sachs By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The South African Consulate in New York hosted … Read More
Black theater in the spotlight at the AUDELCO Awards
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L-R: Young actor Sidiki Fofana, recipient of the Audelco Rising Star Award 2012 with Grace L. Jones, president of AUDELCO By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Translation in French by Claire Dadies AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee) paid tribute to professionals of the black theatre at … Read More
NYPD Community Affairs Bureau honors immigrant leaders
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L-R: Detective Leslie Leon, Pape Sette Drame, Imam Konate, Chief Delatorre, Bakary Tandia & Clarisse Mefotso Fall By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The New York City Police Department Community Affairs Bureau hosted the New Immigrant Outreach Unit’s Appreciation Award ceremony on April … Read More
Hugh Masekela performs in New York
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South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela By Isseu Diouf-Campbell South African trumpeter, composer and singer Hugh Masekela was in New York for a concert at Pace University’s Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts on April 20, 2013. Photos of the event Related … Read More
Humorist Jamel Debbouze takes the stage of The Town Hall NYC by storm
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French humorist of Moroccan descent Jamel Debbouze at The Town Hall in New York City By Isseu Diouf-Campbell French humorist of Moroccan descent Jamel Debbouze blew away the audience of The Town Hall in New York City on Thursday, April … Read More
Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Shama kick off Immigrant Heritage Week
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R-L: Mayor Bloomberg, Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Fatima Shama with 2013 honorees By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Mayor Bloomberg and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Fatima Shama kicked off the 10th Annual Immigrant Heritage week with a reception on April 17, 2013 at Gracie Mansion in … Read More
The George Malaika Foundation celebrates Congolese culture
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Noella Coursaris Musunka, founder & CEO of the George Malaika Foundation with Congolese singer Lokua Kanza By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The George Malaika Foundation hosted a reception celebrating Congolose culture, fashion and music on March 19, 2013 at Asellina in Manhattan. The … Read More
Africans join the fight for Immigration Reform
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Members of the African community at the national rally for citizenship at U.S. Capitol By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Members of the African community joined the hundreds of thousands of immigrant families who descended on the West Lawn of the U. S … Read More
20th New York African Film Festival kicks off with screening of Guelwaar
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L-R: Abderrahmane Sissako, Samba Gadjigo, Mahen Bonettti, founder of the New York African Film Festival and Frances Bodomo By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The 20th New York African Film Festival kicked off with a reception and screening of Guelwaar, a film directed … Read More
10 things the Diaspora can do to empower Africa
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Dr. Kwame Akonor with Amini Kajunju, president of the Africa-America Institute By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Translated in French By Claire Dadies Amini Kajunju, president of the Africa-America Institute was the keynote speaker of the Africa Now: Policy Series held at CUNY … Read More
President Obama to meet four African leaders this Thursday
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President Barack Obama By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force President Barack Obama will welcome this afternoon four African leaders: President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime … Read More
Mayoral Candidate John Liu hosts Women’s History Month celebration
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L-R: Amy Mak Chan, Blondel Pinnock, John C. Liu and Rev. Dr. Terry Troia By Isseu Diouf-Campbell New York City Comptroller John C. Liu hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at the Emigrant Bank Building on March 12, 2013. The mayoral candidate who … Read More
The Network Journal honors 25 exceptional women
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By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The Network Journal honored 25 exceptional women who had a positive impact on their industry, profession or community during its annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business luncheon held on March 21, 2013 at the New York … Read More
NYPD Inspector caught on tape!
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Deputy Inspector Christopher J. McCormack By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Photo NYPD NYPD Deputy Inspector Christopher J. McCormack was caught on tape by a Bronx police officer inciting officers to target black males ages 14 to 21 in order to combat robberies … Read More
UNCF honors Dr. Calvin O. Butts III and Ingrid Saunders Jones
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L-R: UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax with Ingrid Saunders Jones, recipient of the UNCF President’s Award and Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, recipient of the UNCF Shirley Chisholm Service Award By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The United Negro College … Read More
Tariq Ramadan explores the “Transformations of Malcolm X”
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L-R: Ilhasya Shabazz, Tariq Ramadan and Malaak Shabazz By Isseu Diouf-Campbell A full house was waiting for Tariq Ramadan at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Center on February 21, 2013. The professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University was the … Read More
The Diaspora for Africa
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L-R: Ismael Betancourt, H.E. Maged Abdelaziz, and Dr. Kwame Akonor By Isseu Diouf-Campbell The Africa Now: Policy Series, a collaborative partnership between Dr. Kwame Akonor, director of Seton Hall University’s African Development Institute and Ismael Betancourt, Director of the Institute for … Read More
Macy’s honors the legacy of Gordon Parks
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L-R: Filmmaker Warrington Hudlin, author Nelson George, photographer Lauri Lyon and artist Danny Simmons By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Macy’s celebrated Black History Month by hosting a panel discussion about photographer/director Gordon Parks’ influence on film and the future of African American cinema … Read More
New African & French fusion eatery in Harlem
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L-R: Restaurant owner Rachid Niang with Senegalese chef Asta By Isseu Diouf-Campbell Restaurant owner Rachid Niang has combined his sense of management with the culinary talent of Senegalese chef Asta and opened a new restaurant in Harlem called J. Restaurant Chez Asta … Read More