By the end of the century, the U.S. population will be declining without substantial immigration, older adults will outnumber children and white, non- Hispanic residents will account for less than 50% of the population, according to projections released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The population projections offer a glimpse of what the nation may look like at the turn...
After three successful conventions, African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) returned for the annual African Leadership Conference. The theme for this year’s event, which was held virtually on Dec. 8, was “African Immigrants’ Challenge in Wealth Building Efforts.” Panelists from across the nation explored strategies for African immigrant economic prosperity.
“This is a space where we can share information and build...
This year alone, the 28-year-old Emmy-nominated actor starred in “Bottoms,” “Theater Camp,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” guest-starred on “Abbott Elementary” and “Black Mirror” and returned for the second season of “The Bear” — the show that initially shot the stand-up comedian and writer-turned-actor to fame.
With roles in everything from bawdy and brutal live-action teen comedy to animated...
18-year-old Marley Dias, one of Time Magazine’s 2018 “25 Most Influential Teens,” will make history on Jan. 15 when she becomes the youngest person to keynote the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast in Minneapolis, joining luminaries such as Dr. Bernice King and the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis that have headlined it.
The annual breakfast which honors...
Lifeworks hosted a reception at the Bell Museum on Dec. 7 to celebrate a successful 2023 and the partners that made it possible.
The Richfield based nonprofit helps people with disabilities find paid work and help them with finding volunteering opportunities and field trips. It works with an average of over 3,000 people with disabilities annually.
The Thursday reception provided the...
Brooklyn Center’s Shingle Creek Center is under new ownership. The strip mall, across the street from the Hennepin County Regional Center, now belongs to African Career Education & Resources Inc. (ACER) and the Ignite Business Women Investment Group.
The two entities closed on the $5.2 million purchase of the property on Oct. 13, buying it from BPC Shingle Creek Holdings,...
Two new board members and two incumbents seeking reelection have won seats on the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) board of directors.
Terms for four of the nine members on the board were expiring and up for election on Sunday.
Six candidates – including three that were seeking reelection- vied for the four board seats. The candidate field was split...
Somalia officially joined the Community of East African States (EAC) on Friday, the regional organization with a single market allowing the free movement of goods and people announced.
The EAC, which has its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, now comprises 8 countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC was the...
When standout Kenyan journalist Alex Chamwada left a secure job at a prominent Kenyan broadcaster to launch Chams Media, a content creation and communication consulting firm, 10 years ago, he wanted to “tell positive stories that were often overlooked.”
He has done exactly that and those stories are everywhere: online in places like YouTube and social media especially Facebook, on...
National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 4-8) reminds us that everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu shot, including pregnant people. It is best to get vaccinated before the flu season starts, but you can get a flu shot at any time during the season and at any time during pregnancy.
Pregnant people are at higher risk...
Saturdays are a cherished day. Many spend their Saturdays running errands – whether that be to get a haircut, visit a gift shop, or stop by the local hardware store. Saturdays are for stocking up on groceries at the neighborhood market, or self-care time at the yoga studio. Saturdays are making fun memories with family and friends at corner...