Monthly Archives: March 2022
Review: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Dakota in Minneapolis
Without fanfare or prelude, a simple introduction by an off-stage voice introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo, welcoming them to the stage on the Ides of...
Ghanaians in Minnesota call for unity as they celebrate 65th year of independence
Citizens of Ghana living in Minnesota have called for togetherness as they marked the day the west African country broke free from British rule...
Nairobi, Mombasa, Port Louis and Accra airports named the best in Africa
Airports Council International (ACI) World on Thursday announced the recipients of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The annual awards recognize "airport excellence in...
Brooklyn Park’s mayoral elections set for possible rematch of 2021 contest won by 2...
In the last elections, Hollies Winston came so close to becoming the mayor of Brooklyn Park. This year, he says he is determined to...
Women sue Idaho over expensive hair-braiding license rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho women are suing the state in federal court over its expensive training requirement for professional hair-braiders.
The women, represented...
Meet Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Africa’s first female head helping the continent fight COVID
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — People stand when Dr. Matshidiso Moeti enters a room at the World Health Organization’s Africa headquarters in Republic...
Brooklyn Park City Council censures Councilmember Boyd Morson
The Brooklyn Park City Council voted to censure Councilmember Boyd Morson of the Central District on Monday night after violating the city’s “respectful workplace...
Moderna signs with Kenya for first mRNA facility in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Moderna signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government on Monday for the drugmaker’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in...
Community unites to raise funds for Momanyi-Hiltsley’s senatorial campaign
Members of the Twin Cities African immigrant community and friends of Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley gathered in Brooklyn Park on Sunday to help raise funds for...
People from South Sudan, Sudan get temporary US legal status
WASHINGTON (AP) — People in the U.S. from Sudan and South Sudan can stay with temporary legal status to escape the conflict and natural...
Ladysmith Black Mambazo coming to Minneapolis
Ladysmith Black Mambazo has resumed its global touring and will take the stage at The Dakota March 15th.
Speaking to me by phone from Hampton...