Honoring The Victims | The Manhattan Times

The following are the names of the 17 casualties, listed from the youngest, a two-year-old to the oldest, age 50.

  • Ousmane Konteh, age 2, male
  • Fatoumata Dukureh, age 5, female
  • Omar Jambay, age 6, male
  • Haouwa Mahamdou, age 5, female
  • Mariam Dukureh, age 11, female
  • Mustapha Dukyhreh, age 12, male
  • Seydou Toure, age 12, male
  • Muhammed Drammeh, age 12, male
  • Nyumaaisha Drammeh, age 19, female
  • Foutmala Drammeh, age 21, female
  • Sera Janneh, age 27, female
  • Isatou Jabbie, age 31, female
  • Hagi Jawara, age 37, male
  • Haja Dukureh, age 37, female
  • Fatoumata Tunkara, age 43, female
  • Haji Dukary, age 49, male
  • Fatoumata Drammeh, age 50, female

Among the victims was Sera Janneh, a sophomore majoring in psychology at Lehman College, In a statement, the College noted that several additional Lehman students list the Twin Parks tower as their address.

“We are working to confirm that they are safe. Our deepest condolences to the Janneh Family and all of those who have lost friends and loved ones in Sunday’s fire,” read the statement. “Our hearts are among those mourning in the Bronx today.”

The College has posted a resource page with information on student emergency grants, including other resources available to those affected by the fire and where to donate. It can be found at www.lehman.edu/twin-parks.

Source: Honoring The Victims | The Manhattan Times

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The Tweet of the Week: #Facts

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UC Must-Reads: At ‘Touray Tower,’ the Broken Heart of New York’s Gambian Community

Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura penned a heart-breaking piece in The NY Times on how last week’s fire in the Bronx devastated the tight knit Gambian community. 333 East 181st Street was a haven for the Gambian community since the early 70’s.

Read more: UC Must-Reads: At ‘Touray Tower,’ the Broken Heart of New York’s Gambian Community

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#TheGramUptown: Shine Your Light

Call For Submissions: Women in the Heights: Up Close and Personal

The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) is seeking submissions for “Women in the Heights: Up Close and Personal”. The 12th annual Women in the Heights exhibition, curated by Andrea Arroyo, will be held in-person, to inaugurate NoMAA’s new space in the historic United Palace.

In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), we invite artists to submit works that reflect on personal and collective experiences during these challenging times, while inspiring connectedness and hope.February 8, 2022 – Submission Deadline

Eligibility: Open to self-identified women artists working or residing in El Barrio, Inwood, Washington Heights or Harlem. Above 110th Street on the West Side (west of 5th Ave) and above 96th Street on the East Side (east of 5th Ave).

Artwork eligibility: Each artist can submit up to 3 works. Wall-hung works in all fine art media, dimensions limited to a minimum of 10” and maximum of 24” wide, and up to 4” deep (including frame).

Written/spoken word works (maximum 250 words) must be presented printed and framed as per framing guidelines.

For more info: Call For Submissions: Women in the Heights: Up Close and Personal

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