It was completely dark by the time Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived at Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus on Aug. 9. But the lack of light didn’t stop protesters, many of whom had been demonstrating for hours, from rushing to the curb and chanting “Down, Hassan, down!” as the president arrived.
President Mohamud’s visit to the...
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is gathering nearly 50 African heads of state in Washington for an unprecedented summit aimed in part at building his legacy on a continent where his commitment has been questioned.
But the backdrop for the conference that begins Monday underscores what has been a constant challenge to that effort. Even as Obama immerses himself in...
After Rep. John Boehner told President Obama last week that House Republicans would continue to block a vote on immigration reform this year, Obama today announced that he is directing Homeland Security and the Attorney General to move resources from our interior to the border; and asking them to identify additional actions this summer that he can take without...
Did you know that vaccines help keep children and teens healthy? And staying well helps them stay in school! Healthy students are able to pay better attention and participate in class.
Make sure your kids are ready for child care or school. Starting September 1, 2014, there are new immunization requirements for school and child care.
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Agents from the Minneapolis office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are collecting information from Cedar-Riverside residents as part of an ongoing investigation spurred by recent allegations of American citizens joining Syrian rebels overseas.
Rumors that neighborhood residents are illegally fighting in conflict overseas prompted agents from the FBI to ramp up their already-existing presence in the...
On May 22, More than 200 people crammed the main meeting room at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center to participate in the Community Town Hall for Parents of Color in the Osseo School District. Most of the participating parents were African immigrants and African Americans. The meeting was hosted by African Immigrant Services and Legacy Family Center.
Teachers and staff...
This article focuses on a specific type of hepatitis that is important to know about during pregnancy –Hepatitis B.
What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Many people with Hepatitis B do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. Hepatitis B can cause severe liver damage and...
Hundreds are expected at Parkers Park Community Playfield in Plymouth this Sunday, June 1, as Minnesota's Kenyan-American community celebrates Madaraka Day, which marks the day Kenya attained internal-self rule from the British on June 1, 1963 in the run-up to full independence on December 12, 1963.
This will be the 51st celebration by independent Kenya. The Minnesota event will feature...
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MTV Base has revealed that R&B superstar Miguel is to join the star-studded line-up of performers at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).
Miguel will be performing at the global celebration of African creativity, talent and youth culture, taking place on 7 June at the ICC in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Also adding star power to the awards ceremony will...
President Uhuru Kenyatta
State House Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Dear Mr. President:
We write to express our concern over the treatment of Somalis in Kenya during the government's recent security operations. While we strongly support Kenya's right to defend itself from terrorism and to enforce its laws, all countries are obligated to do so in a way that respects human rights and...
