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Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation

Sir Shefik Receives Citation Award from Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and Village of Hempstead, New York
Incorporated Village of Hempstead is a village located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York.

October 26, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Citation Award from Village of Hempstead, New York.

Tags: Incorporated Village of Hempstead • Harambee • Domestic Violence Awareness • Autism Awareness • Mental Health Awareness

Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation

Sir Shefik Receives Proclamation from New York State Senate and Senator Kevin Thomas
A Great State is only as great as those individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their community.

October 26, 2024 Accolades

On the occasion of the 50th Annual Harambee Festival presented by Harambee Dallas, New York State Senator Kevin Thomas honored media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.

Tags: Harambee Dallas • Voices of Unity • New York State Senate • Harambee • Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

Photo Credit: LeShawn Walker / Shefik presents Invocation

Shefik Receives 2nd Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2023
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2023 fiscal year.

Tags: Positive Impact • President's Volunteer Service Award • Gratitude • Halloween • Harambee

Photo Credit: Shefik presents Invocation

Shefik Receives Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2022
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2022 fiscal year.

Tags: President Joe Biden • Community Service • Volunteers • Service • Harambee

Photo Credit: Sean K. Fitzpatrick / Shefik presents Invocation

Shefik and Sweet Savage Return as Hosts for 48th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
A full day of exhibits, music performances, and more is planned.

October 28, 2022 Appearances

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, media personality Shefik is hosting the 48th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.

Tags: Dallas, Texas • Harambee • Hip Hop Film Festival • Youth • Dallas-Fort Worth

Photo Credit: Robert Miele / Artists Proof Productions

Shefik and Sweet Savage Return as Hosts for 47th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee is a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events, e.g. fundraising or development activities.

October 27, 2021 Appearances

On Saturday, October 30, 2021, media personality Shefik is hosting the 47th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.

Tags: Community Center • Alternative Celebration • Harambee • Annual Festival • Youth

Shefik to Host 46th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee literally means "all pull together" in Swahili, and is also the official motto of Kenya.

October 27, 2020 Appearances

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, media personality Shefik is hosting the 46th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.

Tags: Kenya • Harambee • Youth • Citizens' Committee to Save Our Children • Swahili

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Tags: Kemet • Immigrants • America250 • Immigration • Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

Emmy Award Winner Sir Shefik

November 24, 2025 Appearances

Shefik is media personality, philanthropist, and technology maven, whose work spans television, technology, science, and the arts. He recently earned an Emmy Award for his role as Technical Production Manager with NBC and Peacock.

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Sir Shefik Macauley with New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader) and Mayor Mike Spano of Yonkers, New York. — Photo Credit:

Photo Credit: Joose Bogans / NASA Space Apps Yonkers

October 4, 2025 Accolades

On the occasion of the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge presented by NASA Space Apps Yonkers, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins honored philanthropist and technology maven Sir Shefik Macauley with a Proclamation from New York State Senate.

Tags: Sir Shefik Macauley Day • Mayor Mike Spano • Equestrian Order of Michael Archangel • New York State Senate • United Nations

Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences

September 5, 2025 Announcements

Royal Ghassanid Academy of Arts and Sciences is a high academic institution, with representation in Lebanon, Jordan, Brazil, United States, and Canada. Its purpose is to congregate scholars to promote culture in all its manifestations and expressions.

Tags: YWCA • NASA Space Apps Yonkers • Yonkers, New York • Science • NASA International Space Apps Challenge

Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan

August 13, 2025 Announcements

Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan is a cultural institution with ancient roots in the Middle East, recognized by Lebanon through presidential decree and holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Tags: Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan • NASA • Science • Technology • NASA Space Apps Yonkers