We are honored again to have the support of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio & the Office of the Mayor of NYC again for our upcoming Street Festival on 7/14/2018!
The Go Africa Carnival 2018 will take place on 07/14/2018
from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves.
please self-register via Eventbrite https://goafricaharlem2018.eventbrite.com
or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001 more information can be found at www.GoAfricaHarlem.org
About Mayor Bill de Blasio 
As New York City’s 109th mayor, Bill de Blasio is committed to fighting the income inequality that has created a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ across the five boroughs. Mayor de Blasio believes all New Yorkers deserve a chance to succeed in the greatest city on earth. That means every child gets a quality education, every community is safe, and every New Yorker has an affordable place to call home.
The 109th Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, came into office in 2014 determined to ensure that this city remains a place for everyone.
Since assuming office in 2014, the de Blasio administration has developed and executed transformative initiatives including Pre-K for All; Paid Sick Leave; neighborhood policing; IDNYC; and Housing New York, the largest, most ambitious affordable housing plan in the nation.
As the Mayor’s second term begins, crime is at historic lows and police and communities are coming together. Student test scores are up citywide and the graduation rate has never been higher. A five-borough economy has emerged, with a record number of jobs. New York is building or preserving affordable apartments at a pace not seen in decades and the city is ahead of its commitment to cut greenhouse emissions 80 percent by 2050.
But there is much more to do and Mayor de Blasio has pledged to work tirelessly to make this the fairest big city in America. This includes deepening neighborhood policing and further reducing crime; adding 3-K to our school system; increasing the original affordable housing goals by 100,000 apartments; and creating 100,000 good-paying jobs.
Mayor de Blasio will also continue to be an outspoken progressive voice on issues that touch the lives of his fellow New Yorkers, including: income inequality, early childhood education, immigration reform, infrastructure, and voting rights. These issues of basic fairness for every New Yorker have animated Mayor de Blasio’s life and career across three decades of activism and public service.
Bill de Blasio was born on May 8, 1961 in Manhattan and raised in Cambridge, MA. He is a graduate of New York University and Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He began his career in public service in 1989 as part of David N. Dinkins’ successful and historic mayoral campaign and worked in the Dinkins Administration.
Over the next decade, Mr. de Blasio served as regional director at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; as a school board member for Brooklyn School District 15; and as head of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s historic campaign in 2000 for the U.S. Senate.
In 2002, Mr. de Blasio joined the New York City Council, representing Brooklyn’s 39th district. During his two terms, Mr. de Blasio fought to improve public education, expand affordable housing, protect tenants’ rights, and reform social services for families and children. Elected Public Advocate in 2009, he pursued fairness for tenants, taxpayers, and students.
Mr. de Blasio has been happily married to Chirlane McCray, the First Lady of New York City, since 1994. They are the proud parents of Chiara and Dante.
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/bio.page
 

We welcome Da Spot NYC  to the Go Africa Carnival 2018!
The Go Africa Carnival 2018 will take place on 07/14/2018
from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves.
please self-register via Eventbrite https://goafricaharlem2018.eventbrite.com
or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001 for more information can be found at www.GoAfricaHarlem.org
Established in April 2017 and located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, Da Spot NYC is a trendy boutique featuring unique apparel and accessories. When DA SPOT NYC first opened its doors on May 21st, 2017, it encompassed only three independent brands in addition to those of its creators. DA SPOT NYC has since doubled its space, and now houses over 25 local and independent designers. Most notably, DA SPOT NYC is a platform for creatives and it hosts monthly events at the Shops in collaboration with C.A.N.V.A.S RAW Art Gallery. Each event features a designer and an artist allowing for more visibility, networking and shared creativity.
In 2018, DA SPOT NYC will begin hosting group workshops for creatives and entrepreneurs looking to grow their brands. DA SPOT NYC is more than just a boutique, it is a “platform for creativity”.
Shop DOPE apparel, trendy accessories, natural body care & home goods by local & independent urban fashion brands. We love good vibes, hustle and grind, empowerment, inspirational quotes, conscious hip-hop and ratchet music. More than a clothing boutique. It’s “a collection of creativity”. We do it for the culture!

145 Front Street, 16 B

Brooklyn, New York

Get Directions

@DASPOTNYC

Send Message

Call (347) 903-6729

We are pleased to announce that The Office of the Consulate General of Nigeria (New York)  has been selected by our award committee to receive an award for its years of service to the African, African Diaspora, and African-American Communities
Please join us with your presence and spirit on 7/14/2018 at the Go Africa Harlem 2018 Street festival when the Office of the Consulate General of Nigeria (New York)receives his well deserved recognition for its years of service to the African, African Diaspora, and African-American Communities 
The Go Africa Carnival 2018 will take place on 07/14/2018
from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves.
please self-register via Eventbrite https://goafricaharlem2018.eventbrite.com
or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001more information can be found at www.GoAfricaHarlem.org
 

About the Consulate General Of Nigeria (New York)

As one of the four (4) Nigeria’s diplomatic representation in the United States of America, the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, has amongst its mandate, protection of its nationals, rendering consular services, and promoting economic relations with the United States of America. The Consulate is located at 828 second Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Since its establishment, fourteen (14) Consul Generals have served in the Mission. They are as follows:

• Hon. Victor Taylor ……………………..1973-1975
• Hon. R.O. Omotoye……………………..1976-1977
• Hon. Zubair M. Kazaure………………..1978-1979
• Hon. Dr. U.A. Angulu…………………..1980-1983
• Hon. B.O. Awokoya……………………..1984-1987
• Hon. Abraham Tukuru…………………1987-1989
• Hon. Y. Usman…………………………….1989-1991
• Hon. F.O. Nwankwo……………………..1991-1993
• Hon. C.O. Awani(Ag.)…………………….1993-1998
• Hon. T.O. Oseni …………………………..1998-2003
• Hon. Mrs. M. Ekong Omogbami……..2003-2004
• Hon. V.O. Bosah…………………………….2004-2005
• Hon. Dr. F.R. Aderele……………………….2005-2007
• Hon .I. Auwalu………………………………..2007-2011
• Hon. Habib B. Habu…………………………2011 till date

The Consulate has under its jurisdiction the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Pennsylvania.

PIC.6. PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ACKNOWLEDGING CHEERS DURING HIS INAUGURATION IN ABUJA ON FTIDAY(29/5/15).
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ABOUT NIGERIA

Nigeria is located on the west coast of Africa and is the most populous black country in the world, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Benin and Cameroon. Nigeria covers 356,668 sq miles (923,7770 sq kilometers). It is about the same size as California, Nevada and Utah combined. Nigeria is diverse in people and culture. The history of the country goes back to 500 BC when the Nok people were the inhabitants. It was the ending of the 15th century European explorers and traders began their lucrative slave trade with the Yoruba and Benin peoples. In 1861 Lagos was colonized by the British and 1914, the entire country became The Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. Nigeria became independent in 1960.

NIGERIA GEOGRAPHY

Area

• TOTAL 923,768 SQ. KM,
• LAND – 910,768 SQ. KM
• WATER – 13,000 SQ. KM

Land Boundaries: 4,047KM
Coastline: 853KM

Boundaries

• WEST (BENIN REPUBLIC) 773KM
• EAST (CAMEROON), 1690KM
• NORTH (CHAD) 87KM AND (NIGER) 1,497KM
• SOUTH (GULF OF GUINEA AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA) MARITIME BOUNDARY

Geography

Geography Land area – approximately 923,768 square kilometers, which spans over six ecological zones, ranging from the swampy coastal rain forest of the south to the semi-arid fertile grassland of the north. The country’s land area is made up of high grounds of average heights of 1,500 metres over the eastern region, 600 metres over the northern region and 300 metres over the western region. Over the coast and southern regions are the low-lying grounds which are generally below 300 metres and are characterized by creeks and lagoons on both sides of the niger delta. The main drainage systems in nigeria are (a) the niger-benue, (b) the chad and (c) the coastal river systems

Vegetation

Reflecting the varied topography and climate typical of the tropics, nigeria is blessed with very rich and diverse plant and animal life. There are four broad vegetation belts: the mangrove swamp on the coast, the rain forest, the woodland savannah in the middle belt and the guinea and sudan savannah in the north.

Climate

Varies: equatorial/tropical, when traversing from the coast to the hinterland. Semi-arid, from the hinterland to the fringes of the Sahara desert. The climate is tropical with two main marked seasons – the dry season lasting from November to march with the dry dust-laden north-easterly winds blowing across the country. The rainy season is from April to October, during which the moisture-laden south-westerly winds blow from the coast, bringing the rains. Rainfall decreases from about 1,500mm in the south to about 500mm in the north. The temperature is generally high, except in the Jos plateau, the Mambila plateau and Obudu ranch plateau where the temperature is relatively cooler all year round.

Temperature

Ranging between 20c and 40c. Temperature increases as one moves from the southern part to the northern part

Our Contact Information

Consulate General of Nigeria
828 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Tel:(212) 808-0301
Fax:(212) 687-1476
Email:cgnny@nigeriahouse.com

Consular Service Phones

For new passport enquirie: (917) 818-7102
For visa enquiries: (917) 818-8726

We are pleased to have the Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC) as part of the event this year! 
The Go Africa Carnival 2018 will take place on 07/14/2018
from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves.  please self-register via Eventbrite https://goafricaharlem2018.eventbrite.com
or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001more information can be found at www.GoAfricaHarlem.org
http://www.cdscnyc.org/
About the Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC)
We are a community-based, not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1975.  CDSC began as a self-help group headed by parents to provide child care for families in the Fort Greene and Bedford-Stuyvesant sections of Brooklyn, New York.  From our modest beginnings of providing the single service of on-site childcare, we have evolved into a multi-service organization that provides a wide range of services to children, youth, and families.  
Since our beginning, CDSC has helped more than 20,000 families and individuals to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.  We are motivated by the belief that vibrant, healthy communities start with strong, secure families.

Our unique ability to recognize and adapt to changing community circumstances and needs enables us to continually provide proactive, responsive, relevant, and quality programs and services to our clients.

Accomplishments

• Our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) program helps over 6,000 families annually to access child care information and resources, and connect them to subsidy funding to pay for their child care needs. In 2006, we received a Best Practices certification for demonstrating our competence in the field of Child Care Resource and Referral. 

• We help more than 3,000 individuals annually to become self-employed by establishing home-based early childhood programs through training, technical assistance and resources.
• Through our partnership with the Brooklyn Outreach Center (BOC), we assist low-income child care providers to become successful entrepreneurs by providing intensive business, legal, child care skill and accounting assistance

Our Mission

The mission of CDSC is to provide programs that empower families by helping them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for successful living in today’s society.
CDSC carries out this mission by:

• Developing a community action plan that is based upon strategic planning;
• Coordinating and collaborating with other community-based efforts to develop partnerships, maximize resources, and enhance existing service delivery systems;
• Identifying service gaps;
• Advocating for the needs of families, youth, individuals, and low income persons;
• Developing services that are relevant and needed;
• Leveraging funds for needed community services;
• Encouraging services that are accessible, culturally sensitive, family-friendly, and responsive.

Vision

CDSC’s staff recognizes that a thriving community is measured by how well it takes care of its members, especially its most vulnerable.  Together with policy makers, community members and partnerships with broad low-income representation, we ensure comprehensive support service delivery systems that promote self-sufficiency, pride and community spirit for the people in Central Brooklyn.
We pride ourselves in offering relevant quality services to the community in a caring and respectful manner.  In order to maintain high standards of service, we internally practice the values that we seek to foster in the community.  Those values include quality work, honesty, and mutual respect, along with teamwork and creativity in problem solving.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO

info@cdscnyc.org

http://www.cdscnyc.org

CDSCNYC

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