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This trailblazing Kenyan entrepreneur uses coffee to tell the story of the women who...
Margaret Nyamumbo wants the world to know that the story of coffee cannot be complete without acknowledging the role African women play in the...
African rising stars honored at Minnesota’s ‘Outstanding Refugee Awards’
ST. PAUL, Minn. – African rising stars Oballa Oballa and Nasra Ali Farah were among 22 individuals honored Monday during the state’s “Outstanding Refugee...
Green Cards for Liberians: US Immigration and Citizenship Services to host webinar
With just five months to go for Liberians living in the US who qualify for permanent residency to apply for a green card under...
Brooklyn Park Mayoral Race: Key quotes from the Jacobson-Winston forum
Hollies Winston and Lisa Jacobson, the two contenders in the race to be the next mayor of Brooklyn Park, offered their vision and solutions...
Congresswoman Omar advances $14 million in funding for community projects in 5th District
Fire safety in public housing in Minneapolis might be a reality soon as will bike parks in Brooklyn Center as a result of Congresswoman...
How to watch tonight’s Brooklyn Park Mayoral debate
With less than a month to go before the August 10 Special Election for Mayor of Brooklyn Park, the two candidates that emerged from...
Liberian who helped end 14-year civil war honored as ‘Hero of U.S. Diplomacy’
A Liberian diplomat who risked his life to help the United States negotiate the end second civil war in his west African homeland has...
South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma turns himself in for prison term
NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) — Former South African president Jacob Zuma turned himself over to police early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month prison...
Early voting underway for August 10 Brooklyn Park special election for mayor
Early voting has begun for the August 10 special election to elect a new mayor for Brooklyn Park. The contest is between the DFL...
‘There was no one equal to him’: Candlelight vigil held for Keegan Oyugi
SAVAGE, Minn. – About 200 people gathered at Warren Butler Park Thursday night to remember 26-year-old Keegan Oyugi whose body was found inside his...
African Union and Books for Africa reaffirm partnership during Marietta warehouse grand opening
MARIETTA, Ga. — Books for Africa hosted a grand opening celebration of its new warehouse opening on Saturday attended by over 200 people. The...