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International student enrollment at US colleges continue decline
New enrollments of international students fell by 6.6 percent at American universities in academic year 2017-18 compared to the year before, marking the second straight...
Adults with long-term health conditions need vaccines to stay healthy
Each year, thousands of adults in the United States suffer from serious illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines. These diseases can be...
Kahin of Afro Deli and Jaylani Hussein to serve on Minnesota governor-elect transition advisory...
Abdirahman Kahin, whose Afro Deli business won Business of the Year at last month's African Awards Gala is among those selected by Minnesota Governor-elect...
Hennepin County is taking applications for citizen advisory boards
Minnesota's largest county, Hennepin County, is recruiting volunteers for 28 citizen advisory board positions through its annual open appointment process. The board appoints residents...
Its Flu season, do this
It’s flu season! There are some simple things you can do to help you and your family stay healthy, like getting your flu vaccine,...
Free Sunday after Thanksgiving African Diaspora Music Showcase
The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis will present an African Diaspora Music Showcase featuring Carolyne Naomi, Temezgen, Amjet Kemet the Sunday after Thanksgiving on...
Election 2018: Historic Liberian-American wins in Minnesota
The groundbreaking victory during last week's midterms by Ilhan Omar as the first Africa-born black person to be elected to the United States Congress...
Ilhan Omar becomes first Africa-born black elected to United States Congress
Ilhan Omar, who two years ago made history by becoming the first Somali-American ever elected to a US state legislature, made history again Tuesday...
US Colleges sue Trump administration over student visas
Four US colleges, which depend heavily on foreign students including those from India, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s recent changes in...
Spotify launches Afro Hub
Spotify recently launched its Afro Hub initiative as part of its Global Cultures Project. “It’s our mission to uncover every layer of this ancient,...
If not registered to vote in Minnesota, you can register on Election Day
If you are eligible to vote but you are not registered as a voter, Minnesota law allows you to register on election day by...