Girl Groups in the Bronx: Race Gender and the Pursuit of Respectability
By Dr. Mark Naison: As many historians of popular music have noted, Rock and...
Year: 2019
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AMAZON HQ2 FINANCE HEARING
“At a time when we should all be concerned with income inequality, we are confronted...
Peace December Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has officially joined Peace December family at a formal chapter signing held in Ouagadougou last...
Italian Americans in Bronx Doo Wop-The Glory and the Paradox
By Dr Mark Naison: The appearance of the Green Book, a mass market movie...
Black History Month Celebration
Black History 365 Days Creating Unity in the Community co-host Dr. Umar Johnson at St....
Presidents’ New Year Address 2019
LAGOS, Nigeria, January 29, 2019/ — By Kelechukwu Mbagwu, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation President. A...
Ground-Breaking Deep-Sea Exploration to Boost Good Ocean Governance
LONDON, United Kingdom, January 29, 2019/ — First Descent, a collaboration of ocean research institute...
Biaggi’s Constituent Services Office Open for Business
Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D – Bronx/Westchester) and her team are ready, eager and able to...
Special Election for Public Advocate
Dear New Yorkers, On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, New York City will hold...
Buddy Day at St Helena’s School
Buddy Day is part of Catholic Schools Week, which took place January 28-February 1. Here,...
“Skills Are the Currency of the 21st Century”
ACCRA, Ghana, January 29, 2019/ — The Africa Internship Academy (AIA) is a successful youth employment...
United Nations Appeals for Sustained Humanitarian Support
ABUJA, Nigeria, January 29, 2019/ — Millions of civilians continue to grapple with extreme adversity...
Progressive Competitions Ahead in the Empire State
By Sheikh Musa Drammeh Bronx, New York—This year, thanks to Donald J. Trump the overwhelming...
“Investment in Refinery, Petrochemicals is Driven by Innovation, Efficiency”
LAGOS, Nigeria, January 28, 2019/ — The ongoing investment in refining, petrochemicals, fertilizer and gas...
A Class Action Lawsuit Against United State Government
OPINION We absolutely, positively and without any hesitation or delay must immediately file a class...
The Multiracial Bronx: A Unique Cultural Incubator in Post War America
In 1950, a basketball team from City College of New York achieved a feat that...
APO Group Founder Addresses Students
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, February 7, 2019/ — APO Group founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard spoke yesterday at the...
Council Member Paul A. Vallone
This could very well go down in the history books as the greatest economic loss...
Peace Dinners During Neighborly Day
Neighborly Day While we may not know who will commit the next violent crimes, where and...
City Hall in Your Borough
You are cordially invited to City Hall in Your Borough Bronx is scheduled for January 28th...
Community Peace Dinners
Dear fellow Bronxites, It is with great honor and joy that I write to remind...
MTI Investment Company Visits Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, January 25, 2019/ — Tuesday 22 January 2019 the Norwegian ambassador...
UK and Other Embassies Support Kenya’s Fight Against Corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 25, 2019/ — The following statement was signed by Robert F. Godec,...
Fall-Out Over Mozambique Debt Scandal Risks Spill-Over Into Angola
LONDON, United Kingdom, January 25, 2019/ — EXX Africa published a special report on the risk...
Aziza Coin Announces Blockchain Solution to Render African Projects Economically Viable
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 25, 2019/ — In the Financial Times' report on Innovation in South Africa...
HAPPY NEIGHBORLY DAY!
Neighborly Day! While we may not know who will commit the next violent crimes,...
Ghana and Cuba to Strengthen Cooperation
ACCRA, Ghana, January 24, 2019/ — The Republic of Ghana and the Republic of Cuba...
IMF Staff Concludes 2019 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, January 24, 2019/ — Inflation has remained low reflecting...
Financial Times (FT) Africa Editor Affirms “‘Frontier Vibe’ Still Driving Advances” in South Africa
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 24, 2019/ — The Financial Times published on Thursday January 24 a first-ever...
UN Official Underlines Human Rights Role in Fighting Terrorism, Warns of Threat Posed by Private Militias in the Sahel
NEW YORK, United States of America, January 24, 2019/ — Senior UN human rights official,...
Kenya is Safe and Secure, Chief Administrative Secretary Ababu Assures the World
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 24, 2019/ — Kenya has called on the United Nations to accord...
Experts Caution Against Stagnation of Immunization Coverage in Africa
BRAZZAVILLE, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 23, 2019/ — Global immunization experts attending the biannual...
U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan Presents Credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
AKOSOMBO, Ghana, January 23, 2019/ — The new U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan,...
FAO Calls for Policies and Investments Targeting Sustainable Water Use in the Middle East and North Africa
MUSCAT, Oman, January 23, 2019/ — It is imperative to scale up policies and investments...
NYS Senate Majority Pass New York State DREAM Act
(New York, NY)- Senator Serrano and the Senate Majority Conference today passed the Jose Peralta...
Africa CEO Forum 2019
KIGALI, Rwanda, January 23, 2019/ — The 7th edition of the largest international meeting of...
Nathalia Fernandez Endorsement
Hello Friends, The 2019 New York campaign cycle kicks off with a SPECIAL ELECTION FOR...
Cutting-Edge Platform for Telecom Oversight
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, January 23, 2019/ — With over 40million mobile network subscriptions reported...
African Innovators Shine during Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 2019 Awards Ceremony
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, January 23, 2019/ — African innovators excelled at this year’s...
Dromm, Community Leaders Demand Justice for Anti-Gay Hate Crime Survivor
Jackson Heights, NY – Today NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst) gathered with attorney...
