Monthly Archives: March 2019
Trump extends DED for Liberians another year
President Trump on Thursday reversed himself on the issue of termination of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians and said "it is in the...
Target executive to Africa diaspora: You are obligated to help Africa
NEW YORK - The audience at the 10th anniversary FACE Africa WASH gala included Bozoma Saint John (formerly Uber's chief brand officer), Nomzamo Mbatha...
Student faces deportation to Liberia, where she has never lived
Yatta Kiazolu moved to Los Angeles from Delaware to pursue her dream of obtaining a Ph.D. in history at UCLA.
But as she approaches her...
Lupita Nyong’o confirms ‘Americanah’ film adaptation is happening soon
Lupita Nyong’o, who purchased the film rights to Chimamanda Adichie's ‘Americanah’ in 2014, has confirmed to Vogue that fans can expect the film adaptation...
If in America: How to help Cyclone Idai victims in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said on Monday the death toll from Cyclone Idai could surpass 1,000 in his country alone. 90 percent of Beira,...
Meet the artists of Afropop South by Southwest showcase
On Friday, March 15, at the Palm Door in Austin, TX, Afropop is hosting its first ever South by Southwest showcase, presenting six artists...
Bella Murekatete of Rwanda to make history at WSU
When Bella Murekatete, a 6-5 forward-center from Rwanda by way of Post Falls, signed her letter of intent to play for Kamie Etheridge at Washington State,...
Hundreds gather to bid farewell to Erastus Onchwari in Minnesota memorial
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - A late Kenyan-American Minnesota businessman who died in his sleep was remembered as a “visionary” by family and friends during...
Habib Koite will perform in St. Paul on March 9 but not with Bassekou...
Bassekou Kouyate and his musicians were scheduled to join Habib Koite for two shows at the Vieux Carrè in Saint Paul on March 9...
Rosemary Ugboajah receives Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award
One of a handful Minnesota women that run their own full service advertising agencies, Rosemary Ugboajah, was honored with the Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award...
Carson Brooks is Minneapolis Realtor of the Year
Longtime Minneapolis real estate broker, Carson Brooks was presented with the prestigious 2019 Realtor of the Year Award at the recent Minneapolis Area Realtors’...