Monthly Archives: January 2017
Rep. Ilhan Omar leads community leaders in denouncing Trump executive order on immigration
Less than a week into his presidency Donald Trump has signed a whirlwind of executive actions, the latest of which is a ban that...
Trump expected to impose 30 day immigration ban on Somalia and Sudan
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order today (January 26) suspending immigration from Somalia and Sudan for 30 days according...
Kenya moving from tribal kingpins to criminal leaders
Kenya's renowned photojournalist and human rights activist, Boniface Mwangi, told a friendly and diverse group of Kenyans in Minnesota a sobering reality they might...
In advance of concert, Mshale and Ordway welcome Somi to Minnesota
Jazz vocalist and songwriter, Somi, paid homage to the many places and people she draws inspiration from during a welcome gathering in her honor...
Boniface Mwangi scheduled for his autobiography launch in Minneapolis
World renowned Kenyan photojournalist, author and human rights activist Boniface Mwangi who is on a US tour will have a book signing ceremony in...
Elevator to justice is broken, Martin Luther King Day celebrants are told
Minnesota students and legislators held a mile-long demonstration from the State Capitol to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to mark the Dr....
State of Minnesota official Martin Luther King celebration to be keynoted by Target executive...
Caroline Wanga, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Target Corporation will keynote this year's Martin Luther King celebration at...
Seth Eggessa, Ugandan-American Rotarian, dies at 65
Seth Eggessa, whose wide smile and infectious laugh was a fixture at Twin Cities community and charitable events and who was very articulate in...
Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota holds Year End Celebration
The Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM) held its end of year celebration last month to highlight the achievements of the organization for...
US immigration fees to cost more
The fees of various immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications have increased after the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased the fee structure...
History will judge Obama as a great president
Mshale Editorial
The first black president of the United States will be winding up his presidency by the time you read this edition. You have...