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As African immigrant community grapples with alarming suicide rate, experts try to find solutions
Joshua Negussie isn’t an immigrant, but he has one of the most remarkable immigrant stories. His is the quintessential story of an American-born child...
A master of the kora will appear at St. Paul’s Ordway on March 31st
Two years ago Sona Jobarteh took The Dakota stage and filled the house, her kora-playing bouncing off the walls. Her renown has only increased...
Rep. Omar hosts annual iftar as America heads ‘towards authoritarianism’
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar hosted her fifth annual iftar dinner on Saturday at the Brian Coyle Community Center. Iftar is the meal that ends the...
Market turmoil raises concerns among Black investors
The U.S. stock markets have continued to experience significant declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping to start the week at 890 points...
Arrest of Palestinian activist stirs questions about protections for students and green card holders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The arrest of a Palestinian activist who helped organize campus protests of the war in Gaza has sparked questions about whether...
Rally at state capitol focuses on legislative priorities for Minnesotans of African heritage
The Minnesota State Capitol rotunda was a hub of activity as a few dozen people gathered Tuesday afternoon for African Heritage Day on the...
An evening with Les Egarés at The Cedar
“The challenge of "Les Egarés" is to mix several musical cultures from Mali to Jazz, to Musette to Balkan,” said Ballaké Sissoko when Mshale...
Prof. Kimori awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
A professor who has dedicated part of his tenure to establishing a relationship between his university in the United States, and one in Kenya,...
‘Rumba Evolution’ author promises a book launch like no other
Ask Africans immigrants in the Twin Cities about George “Jojo” Ndege, and they will probably tell you about the dance parties he used to...
Brooklyn Park’s Black History Month celebration highlights social justice and BioTech Innovation District
On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 Brooklyn Park held its annual Black History Month Showcase at the Community Activity Center. Mshale photojournalist Jasmine Webber compiled...
Rep. Omar, Minnesota leaders vow to push back against Trump administration
Rep. Ilhan Omar and local leaders from Minnesota vowed to keep fighting against President Donald J. Trump’s administration, which they accused of trying to...