New immigration rules could bar international students for 10 years
New immigration rules effective August 9 could have serious consequences for students on F-1 visas, the most common visa among international students. The United States Citizenship and Immigration…
Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary for US Congress
“We are going to Washington,” State Rep. Ilhan Omar shouted at Safari Restaurant as she joined supporters to celebrate her victory in the Democratic primary on Tuesday making…
Culture and tradition abound in Brooklyn Park for IgboFest 2018
Afrobeat and Afropop music blared from speakers on a decorated stage, aromatic scents of plantain and spices, clothing vendors and community nonprofits, Igbo women in long patterned dresses…
No magic at Yemi Alade concert in Minneapolis
The much-anticipated concert by Nigerian pop sensation, Yemi Alade, left a bitter taste in the…
Sommerfest 2018 celebrates Mandela Centenary with Music for Mandela
The Minnesota Orchestra celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday with a ‘Day of Music’ both indoors…
A bonanza of African music in Minnesota this summer
Fans of African music in the Twin Cities have reason to celebrate this summer. Not…
World mourns Nigerian reggae legend Ras Kimono
Acclaimed reggae star Ras Kimono will be remembered for his contribution to the elevation of…
FLEE No. 1 goes deep with Kenyan Benga
Leave it to three young European scholars to upend “world music” marketing conventions and create…
