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Black lawmakers debrief on 2019 Minnesota legislative session
A quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s last book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?, a collection of essays he penned before his assassination reads “The contemporary…
Governor Walz promises to improve access to state agencies for Africans
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (Mshale) – Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan addressed over 300 members of the African community on Saturday, just six months since taking office and…
US Kenyans bringing Toyoyo Experience to Minnesota during July 4 weekend
As summer officially begins, the African community in Minnesota has a whirlwind of events and celebrations lined up. First up, is a tournament encompassing the world’s most celebrated sport. The…
A more vibrant, more equitable state for all of us
Mohamud Noor, a Democrat, represents District 60B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. As of the 91st Minnesota Legislature, he is the only black elected male in the Minnesota House…
Somalia’s foreign minister says diaspora playing key role in rebuilding country
MINNEAPOLIS (Mshale) – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Isse Awad, spoke Monday at a Global Minnesota event about his country’s emergence from years of civil war…
Karen Attiah named Journalist of the Year
Karen Attiah, the Washington Post global opinions editor who worked tirelessly to keep before the public the killing of Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, whom she edited, was named Journalist of…
Music, barbecue mark Kenya’s Madaraka Day in Minnesota
The sound of Afrobeat music could be heard against a backdrop of dancing men and women, in between the movements, small group conversations in Swahili and English took place…
Liberian community hails US House passage of Dream and Promise Act
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (Mshale) – The Liberian community today praised yesterday’s passage of the Dream and Promise Act by the US House of Representatives. The bill offers a pathway to…
Building a Minnesota that works for all of us
Hodan Hassan, a Democrat, represents District 62A in the Minnesota House of Representatives. I ran for office because I saw our state coming up short on sustainable, equitable investments in…
God loves a cheerful giver, Zambian ambassador to US tells Books for Africa
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Mshale) – Books for Africa (BFA) held its annual fundraiser luncheon Thursday at the Town and Country Club with 300 people attending. This year’s African ambassador speaker…
Minnesota Legislature elects Mike Kenyanya to U of M Board of Regents
Newly elected regent Mike Kenyanya has a lot to look forward to. Upon completion of his bachelor’s degree, Kenyanya has been awarded one of Minnesota’s highest seats in public education.…