On February 6, the New York Urban League celebrated its 10th anniversary of its "Champions of Diversity" Awards Breakfast event.

On December 12, 2012, the New York City Mission Society held its bicentennial gala at The Pierre. Cicely Tyson and Kathryn C.  Chenault, Esq. were among the honorees. The Reverend Dr.

On October 1, 2012, the NY Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture launched the first of a new photographic panel series, Visually Speaking: Contemporary Photojournalism in

On March 22, 2012, The Network Journal held its annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business awards gala at The New York Marriott Marquis at 1535 Broadway in New York City.

On January 25, 2012, the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies held its 15th annual gala at NYC's Pierre Hotel.

Photos: Margot Jordan.

On Friday, Dec. 30th @ Terrace on The Park in New York City, The Comus Club, Inc. celebrated its 89th Annual Christmas Ball. It was a Black Tie affair.

Photos: Margot Jordan

The Brooklyn Book Festival, the city's largest free literary event, took place this year on Sunday, September 18, at Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza at 209 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights.

On Thursday, September 15, 2011, designer Laura Smalls showcased her Legacy S/S 2012 Collection for Fashion Week.

Africa Fashion Week New York took place this year from July 11-17 with a host of festivities celebrating African designers.