Monthly Archives: January 2007
110th Congress set to take on comprehensive immigration reform
When the House and Senate (110th Congress) convene on January 4, 2007, comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) will be a priority on their legislative agenda.
2007 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets, Expand Tax Benefits
Personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise, tax brackets will widen and income limits for IRAs will increase in 2007, thanks to inflation adjustments...
The Watchdog Needs a Watchdog
There is a dark side of the Kenyan press that most journalists would rather not talk about. It’s not a secret, but it’s shameful and embarrassing. Everyone knows it goes on everyday.
Tanzanians celebrate 45th independence anniversary
On December 9th, 2006 Tanzanians celebrated their 45th anniversary of independence from colonial rule by the British.
Free HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C testing for African Immigrants
African-born immigrants from Togo, Congo, Liberia and Cameroon who live in Minnesota brought their families to the ZYOMBI International Project (ZIP) for Christmas gifts a week from Christmas.
Bill of Rights for Wellness declared on Africa World AIDS Day
The third Africa World Aids Day (AWAD) turned thunderous as attendees stood up to join key note speaker Dr Bra Vada Garrett Akinsanya in calling for a Bill of Rights for Wellness for all people.
AIDS: Youth Voices for Right Choices
A quarter a century after the discovery of HIV, the number of people living with the virus has risen to about 40 million. according to the latest statistics from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, over 4 million people were newly infected in 2006.
Lura: Songstress of Cape Verde
Kissed by the lips of fate, Lura has evolved over the past fifteen years from her initial splash into the waters of world music. Her alluring Cape Verdean sound, produced with the help of musical director, Toy Vieira, enchanted the nearly full house at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis on December 14th.
African Events at the Walker Art Center
While most of the patrons attending Walker Art Center's First Free Saturday event on January 6th, 2007 will discover themselves immersed in world culture, many African immigrants may feel themselves returning to their roots.
Pan African Business Alliance Re-energized
The Pan African Business Alliance (PABA), Minnesota's pioneer African chamber of commerce, has a new slate of officers and a fresh strategic direction.