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The Cedar announces Global Roots Festival lineup with rich African representation
The Cedar Cultural Center will favor Africa and the African diaspora when their Global Roots Festival rolls out September 25th - 27th this fall....
Collins Oppong, AKA “Mr. Beyond,” invites you to tee up this summer
Looking for a fun way to unwind outdoors this summer? Look no further; the Beyond Season Golf Tournament, hosted by Collins Oppong and presented...
Illinois State Museum returns nearly 40 sacred wooden artifacts to Kenya
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Museum has returned nearly 40 sacred artifacts to Kenya so they can go back to their rightful...
Being in exile oceans away has not changed how Somalis feel about their Independence...
For the last three decades, Somalia has been one of the most unstable countries in the horn of Africa region. More than 1.5 million...
Saint Cloud’s GarGaar FC wins 2023 Somali Week soccer tournament in tense penalty shootout
A week-long soccer tournament to celebrate Somalia’s Independence Day ended on July 3 with Saint Cloud-based GarGaar FC taking home the coveted trophy after...
US citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry the changes will hurt test-takers with...
For Somali Americans, July 4 is a celebration of double Independence Days
For Somali Americans in Minnesota, the week leading up to the July 4 is not only an opportunity to celebrate the Independence Day of...
Know Your Operator: Kossivi Loko
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Kossivi Loko is no stranger to patience, dedication, and community.
As an immigrant from the West African nation of Togo, it...
Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education...
Brooklyn Park honored as a City of Excellence
The city of Brooklyn Park was on Thursday honored by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) with the City of Excellence Award for “Creative...
Juneteenth block party focuses on importance of Black community’s economic wellness and safety from...
After a week of canceled outdoor events due to unhealthy air quality, the Twin Cities finally got to celebrate the first Juneteenth since Gov....