Ambassador Robinson Njeru Githae of Kenya in collaboration with his country's diaspora community leaders will lead Kenyans in the United States in celebrating 53 years of independence on Saturday, december 17, a statement from the embassy said.
The event is a three-part program that will include the issuance of Kenyan identity cards from 3pm followed by the main program at...
African Immigrant Services which has spearheaded a spirited effort in the Osseo School District that spans two years has come out in support of the district's educational equity policy that was approved 6-0 by the board on Thanksgiving week.
AIS, in a press release Friday morning that Mshale received, described the policy as "historic" and said the board's approval was...
Your child has been home from school for three days with a cough, runny nose, and fever. You’ve had to miss work to take care of him and are worried that you’ll have to miss a couple more days. This is a common situation that families experience during influenza (flu) season because the flu can make people feel miserable...
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises was a strict crackdown on immigration to the United States.
In that promise, he expressed commitment to ending many of President Barack Obama’s immigration policies, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which was introduced in 2012.
Holding his first press conference since the election, Obama urged the new president-elect to think twice...
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Concert Review: Go Here.
Seun Kuti and his Egypt 80 band performed at a packed concert at the Cedar in Minneapolis. Mshale photographer Richard Ooga was there to capture images from the non-stop 2 hour set.
Seun Kuti Concert Photo Gallery: Go Here.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 performed on short notice at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis the evening before Thanksgiving, November 23rd. They rocked the standing-dancing crowd of over 200 people for two hours in a single set. Afrobeat, a sound created by his father, Fela Kuti, has been polished until it shines...
The United Nations Association of Minnesota has appointed ten new board members for terms beginning January 2017. The slate of new board members was voted on and approved at the association's annual fall members general meeting in Saint Paul.
The organization works on a local and regional level to promote the principles and goals of the United Nations.
Those elected to...
A last minute booking with the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis brings back Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 for a surprise performance on Wednesday, November 23rd. It’s the day before Thanksgiving and a perfect way to prepare for a day of thankfulness.
Although some are still reeling from the elections of November 8th, we can be thankful the results don’t...
Two days after Donald Trump’s victory, immigration experts told reporters to keep a close eye on the president-elect’s transition team and his appointments to key government positions, for clues as to what to expect from his administration once he is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017.
“We’re hearing a lot of questions and, honestly, a little bit of panic,” said...
The GATHERING! Women of Color Expo founded by veteran power marketer Sharon Smith-Akinsanya will be held Saturday and Sunday November 12 and 13 from 10am to 6pm on both days.
Its a star studded event featuring national and local acts. Actress and singer Holly Robinson Peete is the featured keynote speaker on Saturday. National and local musical acts ranging from...
Editor's note: The following is an open letter to the media signed by Fr. James N. Wilson II, a West African Immigrant and Priest in Charge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and a member of the Advisory Committee of the West African Family Community Services.
Other signers: Hector Nanka Bruce, Dr. Richard Oni, Henry Dolopei, Dr. Jonathan Rose, Susan Blood, Dr. Fatima...
