By Isseu Diouf Campbell During the United Nations General Assembly, the Africa-America Institute celebrated and recognized the extraordinary dedication and pioneering achievements of US and African leaders at the AAI 2016 Annual Awards Gala. The 2016 Honorees were Aliko … Read More
By Isseu Diouf Campbell Red Carpet Africa-America Institute 2016 Annual Awards Gala Related Images:
Tracy Reese Spring Summer 2O12 – New York Fashion Week Related Images:
Jewel by Lisa – Arise Made in Africa 2011 Related Images:
Pierre Antoine Vettorello – Arise Made in Africa 2011 Related Images:
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Backstage – Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011 Related Images:
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
Ethiopia is about to complete one of the largest and most successful seed distribution campaigns in the country’s history, aimed at helping farmers to stay on their feet in the face of a blistering drought caused by El Nino, the … Read More
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
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
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
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
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:
