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‘Amazing feeling.’ 1st Somali mayor in US shares her vision
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Deqa Dhalac is the first Somali immigrant to become the mayor of a U.S. city, but she describes her rise...
How Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott’s African upbringing helped him deal with the fallout...
When 18-year-old Mike Elliott went to Brooklyn Center City Hall for a permit to hold a carwash fundraiser for his high school prom, he...
Minnesota’s Kenyan faith leaders increasing confidence, trust in COVID-19 vaccines
As the youth pastor at the Kenyan Community Church in Brooklyn Center, Ezra Kenyanya never thought he would play a role in providing COVID-19 vaccines to...
African immigrants flexed their political muscles in the 2020 U.S elections, not just as...
Six years ago, a 21-year-old Ethiopian refugee named Oballa Oballa walked into the mayor’s office in Austin, Minn., and asked what he could do...
A mixed bag for African immigrant candidates in Minnesota races
The African immigrant community's bid to expand its share of elected officials in the state had some bright spots and disappointing losses in equal...
Strong election night for African immigrant candidates in Minnesota primary
It was a good night to be an African immigrant candidate in Minnesota’s primary election on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was able to...
Antone Melton-Meaux: African immigrant communities deserve more from their government
The Fifth Congressional District and Minnesota are blessed with some of the largest African communities outside of the continent. Everyday, we see the value...
African immigrant candidates run for office in record numbers in Minnesota
The number of African immigrant elected officials in Minnesota — which has more than doubled in the past four years — could soon grow...
Paschal Nwokocha endorses Pete Buttigieg
As Minnesotans are gearing up to head to the polls for super Tuesday, local leaders and politicians are voicing their picks on the democratic...
Kenya Parliamentary Majority Leader meets with Minnesota legislators and Somali diaspora
MINNEAPOLIS - Kenya's Parliamentary Majority Leader, Aden Bare Duale, met with Minnesota government officials, the business community and the state's large Somali diaspora -...
Liberians in Minnesota celebrate pathway to US citizenship
BROOKLYN PARK - Pastor Moses Punni clutched the evening's program and kept glancing at it a few times, listening intently Saturday night as fellow...