Monthly Archives: August 2018
Vice-president of Nigeria to hold town hall meeting in Minnesota
The vice-president of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, is scheduled to hold a town hall style meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Minnesota on...
Minneapolis dedicates Samatar Crossing
Minneapolis welcomed a new connection between the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood and downtown Minneapolis, a pathway called Samatar Crossing, with a ribbon cutting celebration on site....
New immigration rules could bar international students for 10 years
New immigration rules effective August 9 could have serious consequences for students on F-1 visas, the most common visa among international students.
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Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary for US Congress
“We are going to Washington," State Rep. Ilhan Omar shouted at Safari Restaurant as she joined supporters to celebrate her victory in the Democratic...
No magic at Yemi Alade concert in Minneapolis
The much-anticipated concert by Nigerian pop sensation, Yemi Alade, left a bitter taste in the mouths of her fans in Minnesota, including many who...
Culture and tradition abound in Brooklyn Park for IgboFest 2018
Afrobeat and Afropop music blared from speakers on a decorated stage, aromatic scents of plantain and spices, clothing vendors and community nonprofits, Igbo women...
Thousands welcome Prime Minister Abiy of Ethiopia to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Over 10,000 members of the Ethiopian diaspora from around the US, including Canada, packed Target Center on Monday to hear from Ethiopia’s...