Monthly Archives: October 2008

You might remember that during the US mid-term elections two years, African immigrants were credited for steering Congressman Keith Ellison campaign to victory.  Ellison became the first Muslim to be elected to the US Congress where he represents Minnesota's 5th congressional district.

At an event organized by the Somali American Community, a non-partisan organization in Minnesota, Rep. Keith Ellison campaigned for fellow democrat, Al Franken, in his meeting to an electrified crowd of Somali-Americans.

WASHINGTON-The 2008 presidential campaign has electrified voters throughout a long process, as Americans have experienced a series of political firsts including an African American major party presidential nominee, a woman mounting a serious challenge for a presidential nomination and the GOP's selection of a female vice presidential nominee.

The stakes are too high for me not to vote. As a new American whose native land is in flames because of  my adopted country's ill-conceived policies, by the both the current and preceding administrations, I need to vote.

St. Paul, MN, Oct. 13, 2008 — Michelle Obama was in Minnesota campaigning on behalf of her husband at a rally held at Macalester College that drew thousands of students, volunteers, local DFL candidates and voters of all ages.     

Historian and scholar Ronald Takaki uncovers the origins of the "one drop" rule that was key to defining race early in America's history, and ponders whether we will ever move past it - even with a mixed race presidential candidate.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Hassan Mohamed Abdillahi Monday for second-degree murder in the Sept. 29 shooting death of Abishakur Adan Hassan .

For Madin Dula, this election is different. The thought of casting her vote makes her smile. This is her second U.S. presidential election, but the first one in which she can vote.

In spite of the difficulties in obtaining travel visas for international artists visiting the United States, some musicians are still touring from Africa and Europe and elsewhere around the globe. 

St. Paul, Minn— On September 12th the Minnesota and African communities did more than reconnect at The Minnesota History Center for the Books for Africa 20th Anniversary Gala. They celebrated their connection and renewed their pledge to support each other in the noble cause to end Africa’s book famine. In a jam packed auditorium, attendees wearing brightly colored and beautifully patterned African outfits keenly listened as representatives from Africa and local leaders praised and encouraged the organization for its work.

Minneapolis, MN—African immigrants in Minnesota have been urged to come together to address their common issues related to their wellness.