Cecile Thompson, widow of Ambassador Dudley Thompson By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Union, with the African Union Diaspora Task Team and the World African Diaspora Union, hosted a posthumous tribute to longtime pan-Africanist Ambassador Dudley Thompson on May 14, 2012 … 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
Ozwald Boateng Photos By Arise British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, Ozwald Boateng, presented his Japanese inspired Fall/Winter 2012 collection in Lagos during Arise Magazine Fashion Week. For more information, visit ozwaldboateng.co.uk. Photos of the event Related Images:
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
African Student Union members in traditional attire By Isseu Diouf Campbell The African Student Union and the Senegambian Student Association of the City College of New York hosted Vive l’Afrique Part II – a cultural show celebrating Africa with dance, … Read More
Ruby Dee By Isseu Diouf Campbell Back in Harlem where she grew up, Ruby Dee spent Mother’s Day at an evening of spoken word and music at the Apollo Theater on May 13, 2012. Photos of the event Related Images:
Adiatu Bangura, 2011 Miss Sierra Leone NY receiving a certificate from H.E. Shekou Toure, Sierra Leone’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations By Isseu Diouf Campbell The Union of Sierra Leonean Organizations in New York State hosted the 51st independence … Read More
Cheikh Lô By Isseu Diouf Campbell [column width=”47%” padding=”6%”] Senegalese singer Cheikh Lô performed with his band at an intimate concert in Carnegie Hall’s Zankell Hall on April 20, 2012. The artist, who defines his music as colorful, released his … Read More
Nthabi and Nohlanhla, the picnic organizers By Isseu Diouf Campbell South Africans in New York celebrated Freedom day on April 28, 2012, during a picnic at the Riverbank State Park in Upper Manhattan. What started last year with less than … 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
Toni Braxton, honorary chair By Isseu Diouf Campbell Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater held its annual spring gala benefit on April 8, 2012 at the Apollo Theater. The event started with a one-night-only performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, … Read More
Par Isseu Diouf Campbell and Winston Rodney Myrline Belzince knows the value of education. If it wasn’t for the generosity of a stranger who paid her tuition for a private school in Haiti for seven years, she would have stayed … Read More
L-R: H.E. Daouda Diabate, Ivory Coast’s ambassador of the United Nations, Rose Marie Guiraud, her husband and Ivory Coast’s former UN Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba By Isseu Diouf Campbell Members of the Ivorian diaspora in the United States recently hosted a … 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: Stacie Nc Grant of Achieving Leadership’s Purpose, Inc., with students By Isseu Diouf Campbell Even the alumni who graduated 20 years ago remember the impact that Achieving Leadership’s Purpose, Inc., had on their lives. For many of them, participating … 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: Tori Famuyiwa Fall/Winter 2012 Collection By Isseu Diouf Campbell & Winston Rodney Fashion designer Tori Famuyiwa presented his Fall/Winter 2012 Collection on April 13, 2012 at Wix Lounge in Manhattan. For more information, visit toriola.com. Photos of the event … Read More
L-R: CAW Program Director Molaundo Jones with Grammy Award-winning performer J.IVY By Isseu Diouf Campbell Creative Arts Workshops for Kids recognized several individuals for their contributions to the organization and its mission to improve the lives of underserved youth in … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell HCCI (Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc.) hosted its 10th annual Let Us Break Bread Together Awards Dinner on April 19, 2012, at Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan. The organization, which celebrated 26 years of community … Read More
