Monthly Archives: April 2020
Boni Njenga announces run for Hennepin County Commissioner
Boni Njenga, a Bloomington resident, has announced he is running for Hennepin County Commissioner in District 5 challenging first term incumbent Debbie Goettel. In...
Mayor Frey allows Adhan broadcast as Ramadan begins
In a historic move last night marking the first day of Ramadan, the Adhan, the Muslim call to prayer rang out in the Minneapolis...
Burna Boy and Black Coffee represent Africa at One World COVID-19 concert
The biggest and brightest of the African music world got together—while staying apart—on Saturday, and naturally, the African Giant was there. Taking his rightful...
Esther Agbaje launches bid for Minnesota House 59B seat
Attorney Esther Agbaje is on a mission to create positive change in her community. The 34-year-old Minnesota native has announced that she's running for...
COVID-19: Staying home will save lives
To protect the public's health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, Governor Walz extended the executive order directing Minnesotans to stay at...
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent and mortgage payments during COVID-19
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has introduced a bill to cancel all rent and mortgage payments nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rent and Mortgage Cancellation...
Why coronavirus is killing black people more than others in the US
A spate of recent news accounts reveals what many experts have feared: Black communities in the U.S. are experiencing some of the highest fatality...
Ngozi Akubuike, Nigerian-American lawyer running for Ramsey County Judge
Twin Cities attorney Ngozi Akubuike has her sights set on a new position. After a long multi decade legal career Akubuike is running to...
Minnesota Somali COVID-19 Task Force delivers cultural foods to seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended everything. While Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order has affected everyone, its effect has had a significant toll on the...
‘DEED taking lead to ensure African businesses get assistance’: An interview with Lt. Governor...
Mshale interviewed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today on the state's COVID-19 response and impact on the African immigrant business community as well as...
‘Game changing educator’ Qorsho Hassan is Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist
Qorsho Hassan, a fifth grade teacher at Gideon Pond Elementary School in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District is among ten finalists for this year's Minnesota...