Monthly Archives: September 2023
A daughter of African immigrants could be crowned Miss USA 2023
Africa could make history this year if a daughter of immigrants from the continent wins the coveted Miss USA Pageant crown.
Monni Kwamboka Nyaribo, Derby...
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band fascinate their audience
What defines Baba Commandant and the Mandingo band might be described as guttural singing or throat singing or Tina Turner-like screaming, maybe most closely...
Comcast Donates Free WiFi Access to Four Nonprofits in the Twin Cities to Help...
Sponsored Content from Comcast
Comcast recently announced the opening of four new Lift Zones in the Twin Cities to provide free WiFi access to families...
Early voting in Minnesota starts September 22
Today, Friday September 22, is the first day Minnesotans can start voting early for the November 2023 election. This November it is all about...
Community leaders join forces to promote literacy in Minnesota and abroad
Seven women-led organizations are harnessing their collective resources to support education in underserved communities. The new initiative is called LIFE (Literacy is For Everyone),...
Bombino and band deliver for an eager audience at the Cedar
Bombino and band left Niger to climb the steps of the Cedar Cultural Center’s stage on September 13th, kicking off their current US tour...
How to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake and Libya flood
NEW YORK (AP) — International aid groups have mobilized in Morocco, where a 6.8 magnitude earthquake Friday night has killed 2,681 and injured more...
NCBA which is the third-largest bank in Kenya by deposits starts U.S. road show...
NCBA, Kenya’s third-largest bank by assets and customer deposits, last weekend in Boston began its marketing road show for banking services tailored for the...
Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday.
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots...
Future of ‘Open Streets’ uncertain as Minneapolis severs ties with organizers
Open Streets, an annual event that started in 2011 to make Minneapolis streets accessible to walking, biking, rolling, and community engagement, may not return...
Memorable evening as Nduduzo Makhathini takes stage at the Dakota
Although the full moon was making its second appearance of the month on August 30th, Nduduzo Makhathini was making his first appearance at The...