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New Chicago ordinance inspired by case of African woman
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has introduced the "Safe Families Ordinance” to prevent police from asking about the immigration status of those who have not...
Liberian film “Murder in the Cassava Patch” makes debut in the U.S. with screening...
A special screening of the film, Murder in the Cassava Patch, will take place at North Hennepin Community College Fine Arts Theater on friday,...
University Avenue corridor to be called ‘Little Africa’
Too often, people pass by the businesses on Snelling Avenue, near University in St. Paul, without stopping.
As one way to change that, the African...
Gitaa, Pagelkopf to co-chair Books for Africa Silver Jubilee committee
Planning for the 25th anniversary celebration of Books for Africa are now underway with the naming of Doris Pagelkopf and Tom Gitaa as co-chairs...
Refer 3 friends in U.S. to send money to mobile in Kenya, get a...
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, today announced a new promotion for customers sending mobile money transfers to M-PESA subscribers...
Northern Kenya Education Trust caught in legal wrangle in U.S. court
UPDATE: The Minnesota court system website now shows the lawsuit has been settled since our story below was published. Thus there will be no...
Deferred Action for DREAMers: New Obama Policy Mimics Some Parts of Stalled DREAM Act
The Obama Administration recently took the initiative to provide temporary relief from removal and work authorization to certain undocumented immigrants under age 30. On...
Via Roma repeats as Somali Basketball Champ
Photo: Matt Erickson/Poet Nation
Minnesota's Via Roma beat Ohio 59-39 to retain the "Hoop 4 Hope" basketball championship for a second consecutive year. The...
Paul Simon’s Graceland 25th Anniversary edition is out
In search of inspiration, Simon began listening to South African music, spurred on by a cassette called Gumboots: Accordion Jive Hits, Volume II. After...
Minnesota Cameroon community kicks off soccer tournament
The Minnesota Cameroon Community (MINCAM) last June 16, 2012 launched the MINCAM Mini Soccer Tournament. The launching ceremony took place at the Kohler Meadow...
Somali Basketball tournament to promote education, health and unity
Tournament begins Monday, June 25
Somali National Week in Minnesota will this year be marked with a competitive basketball tournament dubbed “Hoop 4 Hope” with...