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Illiteracy not an option, declares NoKET during U.S. launch
BLOOMINGTON, Minn - Northern Kenya Education Trust (NoKET) kicked off its United States launch in Minneapolis on May 11th in its quest to promote...
Nigerian Americans Do Double Take on Terrorism Suspect
When Herbert Igbanugo heard that a Nigerian man had been arrested for allegedly attempting to blow up a plane on Christmas Day, he didn’t think the suspect was born in the West African nation.
“Talk about surprise,” said Igbanugo, a Nigerian-born immigration attorney and founding partner of Minneapolis-based Igbanugo Partners International Law Firm.
It’s a Family Affair at Madaraka Day
Kenya’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Peter Ogego, over the weekend, met with Kenyans in Minnesota and surrounding states to celebrate Kenya’s 44th Madaraka Day.
Nigerian Engineers in Minnesota Celebrate 25 Years of Service to Country
When a group of Nigerian engineers met in Minnesota about 23 years ago with a vision of networking amongst each other, none of them imagined the growth that would ensue in the years that followed.
For the first Time in its 116 year history, the NAACP won’t invite the...
Citing Trump’s “attacking our democracy,” the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will not invite President Donald Trump to its national...
Kenyan literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, one of the most renowned icons of African literature, has died, according announcements from his children. He was 87.
“It tears my...
Soul of the Southside Festival spotlights Juneteenth celebrations in Minneapolis
In celebration of Juneteenth, thousands gathered on Minnehaha Avenue and Lake Street for the Soul of the Southside Festival. The goal of the festival...
How to celebrate Juneteenth in Minnesota
Juneteenth has been observed for more than 150 years in remembrance of June 19, 1865 when Union soldiers told slaves in Galveston, Texas that...
Your guide to Black History Month events in the Twin Cities
February is Black History Month and various institutions in the Twin Cities and around the state are hosting events to celebrate one of America’s...
Community leaders join forces to promote literacy in Minnesota and abroad
Seven women-led organizations are harnessing their collective resources to support education in underserved communities. The new initiative is called LIFE (Literacy is For Everyone),...
International Day of Music fills Orchestra Hall and its grounds with global music
International Day of Music, hosted by Orchestra Hall with programming partners, BRKFST Dance Company, the Cedar Cultural Center, and City of Bells provided a...