Monthly Archives: October 2023
Huldah Hiltsley announces bid for MN House of Representatives seat
For some people, running for office and not winning could mark the end their political ambitions. Not Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley. After an unsuccessful attempt...
President Biden awards National Medal of Science to Ethiopian American Gebisa Ejeta
President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed America’s highest honor for science on Ethiopian-born Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, a professor of agronomy at Purdue University.
Dr. Ejeta...
South Africa submits biopic of Joseph Shabalala for Oscar consideration
“To respect music, you respect your life,” said Joseph Shabalala, founder and leader of South Africa’s acclaimed band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His message is...
Liberian president Weah to face opponent Boakai for 2nd time in runoff vote
Liberian President George Weah will face off against challenger Joseph Boakai for the second time in a Nov. 14 runoff vote, election officials in...
University of Minnesota Hiring: SNAP-Ed Health & Wellness Regional
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Job Opening ID: 358078
Ethiopian Airlines reclaims ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ title at World Travel Awards 2023
Ethiopian Airlines was on Sunday named “Africa's Leading Airline” at the 2023 World Travel Awards held in Dubai for Africa and Indian ocean regions.
Africa’s...
Fatoumata Diawara captivates her audience
If you were at The Cedar for the music, on October 5th, you were happy. If you came to see dancing, again, you were...
Machoka tells Kenyans abroad to remember humble roots, help beyond relatives
Legendary Kenyan broadcaster, Fred Obachi Machoka, told Kenyans abroad not to forget their humble beginnings and the role their communities played in helping them...
Fantastic Negrito to debut at The Dakota
His name used to be Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, but Fantastic Negrito didn’t mention that. He also didn’t mention the accident that left him in...
Brooklyn Park now accepting applications for round two of American Rescue Plan community funding
The city of Brooklyn Park is currently accepting applications for round two of its share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community funding.
Applications are...
Global Roots Festival returns after pandemic hiatus to great success
As Minnesota has shifted its immigrant population from Scandinavian-European to a broader, more colorful global immigrant citizenry, so too has the Cedar Cultural Center...