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St. Cloud State University deepens ties with Nelson Mandela University
When Mumbi Mwangi wrote her doctoral dissertation in 1998 she had advocacy on her mind. She went a step further to include letters in...
Trump planning to go after visa overstays
The Trump administration which has been blocked by the courts in its attempts to restrict immigration based on race or religion is now exploring...
African films at 38th Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival
Starting tomorrow (April 13) is the last day to catch some of the African films showing at the 38th annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film...
Mamadi Diakite journey to Minneapolis Final Four started with Jordan videos
There were a few things Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite had to do to have a shot in the world of basketball.
He had to listen...
Former president Barack Obama remembers Nipsey Hussle
Former president Barack Obama was among those who paid tribute to the late rapper and community activist, Nipsey Hussle, during his memorial service in...
Habitat for Humanity develops new mortgage program for first-time homebuyers
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, which has a mission of eliminating poverty housing, has developed a new program to help first-time homebuyers who have...
Governor Walz kicks off 2020 Census countdown
Minnesota governor Tim Walz and U.S. Census Bureau regional director Marilyn Sanders on Monday helped kick off the yearlong countdown to the April 1,...
Lupita Nyong’o unveils cover of Sulwe
Lupita Nyong'o on Monday unveiled the cover of her first children's book called Sulwe. Nyong'o announced last year that she will be writing the...
Hamse Warfa appointed assistant commissioner at Minnesota DEED
Somali-American entrepreneur, Hamse Warfa, was named the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Assistant Commissioner for Economic Opportunity on March 22nd. The appointment...
Mshale Editorial: Minnesota legislators need to pass Driver’s Licenses for All
Minnesota had Driver’s Licenses for All until 2003. That changed when anti-immigrant politicians ordered an end to licenses for undocumented immigrants. Before 2003, every...
Regular checkups help keep your baby healthy
Having a new baby is an exciting time with lots of changes. Every day brings something new for you and your baby. It can...