Ghanaian immigrants from all over Minnesota came together in the Twin Cities on Saturday to celebrate 66 years of their home country’s independence.
The Ghana Council of Minnesota (GHACOM), a consortium of eight organizations of immigrants from the west African country, hosted the event at the Mounds View Community Center in Mounds View. Attendees listened to speeches, enjoyed entertainment, and...
Brooklyn Park mayor Hollies Winston and Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are the chief guests at this year’s Ghana Independence Day celebration being held on Saturday, March 18 in Mounds View.
Ghana Council of Minnesota, a consortium of Minnesota’s Ghanaian organizations, is hosting the event which is held annually to mark Ghana’s independence from European rule on March 6,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Tuesday that Abdirahman Kahin, owner and CEO of Twin Cities-based Afro Deli and Grill, is the federal agency’s Minnesota 2023 Small Business Person of the Year.
Afro Deli and Grill is a fast-casual fusion restaurant that offers freshly made African, Mediterranean, and American food in a fast, fun, and friendly environment.
In a statement,...
The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) hosted the 2023 African Heritage Day on the Hill at the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday to highlight its legislative priorities. It was the first time since February 2020 it was being held in person following the pandemic.
Almost 200 participants from across the state packed the Capitol’s rotunda for an afternoon...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will spend a week in Africa at the end of March as the United States deepens its outreach to the continent amid global competition, notably with China.
“The trip will strengthen the United States’ partnerships throughout Africa and advance our shared efforts on security and economic prosperity,” said a statement from the vice...
A new conference comes to the Twin Cities this weekend to give aspiring and current young entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from those who have been successful owners of businesses.
Lyna Nyamwaya, an award-winning registered nurse and founder of The African Nurses Network Inc (TANN), will host the inaugural Entrepreneurship and Leadership Conference, which is scheduled at 5 p.m. on...
For the first time in nearly 20 years, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to obtain state-issued driver’s licenses.
Community leaders and elected officials joined Gov. Tim Walz in the signing of the Driver’s License for All bill on Tuesday. Walz called the bill, which was spearheaded by grassroots Latino organizations and carried into state legislature with the support...
The Somali Museum of Minnesota opened its doors to the public on Sunday for its first-ever “Arts, Culture & Community Celebration.”
The event was an opportunity for community members from diverse backgrounds to mingle while sharing aspects of their cultures, including food and entertainment.
“We wanted to promote the combined cultural force of the community,” said board member Eric Larsson.
In a...
Sona Jobarteh and entourage take the stage at The Dakota March 20th. While the venue considers itself “a rare gem in the Twin Cities entertainment scene,” in fact they are the strand and the gems are the performers.
Sona Jobarteh is one of those jewels, more than that, she is a solitaire diamond as she is the first female virtuoso...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abdiwahab Mohamed as Assistant Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, a position he has been holding on an interim basis since September 2022.
In a news release, DEED said Mohamed was chosen for the permanent role following “a competitive statewide application process.”
Since taking up the...
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Sarah Cohen values the solar panels and heat pumps that help reduce energy use at the Minneapolis apartment building where she lives.
Another green feature she appreciates – the Residential Pass that she and more than 70 other tenants at Green Rock Apartments receive. The unlimited ride passes are purchased and distributed by the building owner, allowing Cohen...