Community Health & Legal Rights Day – Petit Sénégal, Harlem
A Gathering for Migrants and the African Diaspora
- Saturday, October 4, 2025
- 1:00 PM
Celebrating Community
Uniting Migrants and the African Diaspora
The African community in Harlem’s Petit Sénégal is vibrant and resilient, yet many migrants encounter challenges with immigration, healthcare access, and adjusting to daily life in the United States.
To help address these realities, the Global Legal Foundation is organizing a Community Health & Legal Rights Day. This event will bring together law and public health in a way that is practical, culturally relevant, and accessible. Sessions will be held in Wolof and French, ensuring that West African migrants can participate fully.
- Community
- Legal Support
- Health
Guest Speaker
About Our Guest
We are honored to welcome Dr. Bassirou Aidara, a general practitioner based in Senegal. While he will not be practicing medicine in the United States, he will share his experience as a public health advocate, focusing on prevention, wellness, and community-centered approaches to staying healthy while living abroad.
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Practical wellness tips for Migrants
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Community health approaches
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Public health insights abroad
Why Attend
What You Will Gain
Learn, connect, and thrive with Harlem’s African diaspora.
Immigration & Legal Rights
Clear guidance on immigration pathways and protections
Practical steps for documentation, residency, and access to resources
Workplace and housing rights every migrant should know
Public Health & Wellness (Non-Clinical)
Preventive health and everyday wellness tips for migrants in the U.S.
Managing stress, mental well-being, and cultural adjustment
Family and community wellness rooted in familiar practices
Community Dialogue
Open Q&A in Wolof and French
Resource sharing: local clinics, legal services, and community organizations
A welcoming space to connect law, health, and culture
Details
Event Details
Join us to learn practical wellness tips for living abroad, discover community-centered approaches to staying healthy.
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Venue - 8 W 126th Street, New York, NY 10027 (Petit Sénégal, Harlem)
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Date - Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Time - 1:00 PM
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Languages - Wolof & French
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Admission - Free and open to all
Why Attend
Why It Matters
Migrants in Harlem often juggle creating a life in the U.S. while supporting family abroad. This event offers trusted, culturally tailored knowledge about legal rights and everyday health practices—tools that help individuals and families thrive.
By uniting voices from law and public health, the Global Legal Foundation is building a bridge between U.S. systems and the cultural realities of African diaspora communities.
Get involved
Join Us
Be part of this event in Harlem’s Petit Sénégal, where law, health, and culture come together to strengthen the community.