Tag: Africans in Minnesota
Nadia Mohamed sworn in as mayor of St. Louis Park, making...
The city of St. Louis Park (SLP), Minnesota, has a population that is more than 80% white, according to United States Census Bureau data....
Discussion of economic potential of African immigrants takes centerstage at annual...
After three successful conventions, African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) returned for the annual African Leadership Conference. The theme for this year’s event, which was...
Rwandan ambassador promotes country as investment destination
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Rwanda’s ambassador to the United States was in Minnesota yesterday to promote her country as an ideal investment destination.
Brought to Minnesota...
Nadia Mohamed becomes first Somali elected mayor of U.S. city
In 2019, 23-year-old Nadia Mohamed made history when she became the youngest person elected to the city council in the city of St. Louis...
The Jollof Wars: Liberia wins the battle of the Twin Cities
There is finally a winner in the Minnesota front of the Jollof Wars. This is unlikely to settle the conflict, but for now, it...
Upcoming conference to focus on professional development in African community
The 5th annual African Immigrant Professional Development Conference (AIPDC) returns to North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park on Oct. 1 to initiate conversations...
Upcoming summit aims to destigmatize mental health issues in African community
The annual African Mental Health Summit will return to the Twin Cities on July 22 for the 8th year since it was founded to...
Ngozi Akubuike, Nigerian-American lawyer running for Ramsey County Judge
Twin Cities attorney Ngozi Akubuike has her sights set on a new position. After a long multi decade legal career Akubuike is running to...
‘DEED taking lead to ensure African businesses get assistance’: An interview...
Mshale interviewed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today on the state's COVID-19 response and impact on the African immigrant business community as well as...
Governor Walz promises to improve access to state agencies for Africans
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (Mshale) - Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Penny Flanagan addressed over 300 members of the African community on Saturday, just...
Why do many highly educated immigrants face underemployment?
Earlier this month, Zewdu Negash sat in the lobby of a Minneapolis homeless shelter with a pile of credentials detailing a two-decade experience as...