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African immigrants await key Supreme Court ruling on immigration
The U.S. Supreme Court will announce its decision in United States v. Texas between now and the end of June. The outcome will determine...
SawaPay launches in direct competition to SendWave
MINNEAPOLIS - The money transfer landscape in the North America to Kenya corridor is about to undergo a major shakeup with the entry of...
Education is key to addressing radicalization
As the Finance Minister for Kenya and as a proud Minnesotan who is a member of the Kenyan diaspora, we have always been aware...
Get free or low-cost vaccines through the UUAV program
Aminata Kamara knows how important it is that her children are up-to-date on all of their shots so that they are protected from dangerous...
Siama Matuzungidi to Shake the Stage at the Cedar May 31
Siama Matuzungidi traveled across Africa performing his beloved soukous music of Zaire, now Democratic Republic of the Congo. Along the journey, he felt influences...
Community Hero Abia Ali dies
This year’s Mother’s Day came with the shocking death of a Minnesota mother, exploding social media and other local news outlets.
Many in Minnesota and...
Ethiopians sweep Boston Marathon
Ethiopians swept the Boston Marathon today for the first time in the race's history, toppling the Kenyans who have dominated the race for decades.
It...
Queen of African music set for “Woman of Substance” concert in St. Paul
As part of St. Catherine University's Woman of Substance Series, Angelique Kidjo will perform at O’Shaughnessy Auditorium in St Paul on April 24th at...
Ambassador Githae of Kenya to keynote Books for Africa luncheon
Ambassador Robinson Njeru Githae of Kenya and that country’s former Minister for Finance will keynote the annual Books for Africa fundraising luncheon in Saint...
What you need to know about infant immunization
Vaccines are a very important part of protecting your children and yourself from some serious diseases. Anyone who has seen a person die or...
Immigrants encouraged to apply for DACA
Immigrant rights advocates are encouraging families to get ready for the possible implementation of two programs that could go into effect later this year....