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Afrifest’s Pan-African Historical Exhibit: A fresh outlook on Africa’s past, present and future
MINNEAPOLIS – Twin Cities residents got a rare glimpse of radical African history earlier this month when Afrifest hosted its Pan-African Historical Exhibit at the Powderhorn Park Recreational Center.
Attorney General to Review Requirements for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims
The U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey (AG) recently issued notice that he will review three Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) cases from last spring on the issue of right to effective counsel before an immigration judge (IJ) or the Board. The Board decisions in the unpublished matters, Matter of J-E-C-M-, Matter of Bangaly, and Matter of Compean, are all stayed pending the AG’s review.
Adopting Ethiopian Orphans May Not be the Best Solution
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - On the outskirts of Addis Ababa a newly built orphanage called Rohobet is hidden among tin-roofed shacks on top of a eucalyptus and pine-covered hill. All around it, dirt roads are turned into muddy rivulets in the midday drizzle.
Investment Opportunities in South Africa for Minnesotans
Minneapolis, MN - “South Africa is open for business,” has been the continued message from the South African government.
How Bio-fuels Impact Africa
As conversations about global warming, energy sources and sustainability become more frequent, I have been forced to ask myself “how long can we keep living like this?”
Financial Tips for September
Below are these month's financial tips.
Second Annual Afrifest: Enlightenment, Diversity and Unity
Minneapolis, MN– Afrifest, the summer’s second Pan African festival in the twin cities, continued its second annual festival celebrating African arts and culture.
Little Ethiopia: A Thriving Community in D.C.
An Ethiopian community thrives in Washington D.C., and is branching out beyond small businesses and cab driving to professional fields.
Blacks Without Borders
Many African Americans are moving from America to Africa. A documentary by Stafford U. Bailey chronicles the lives of 12 African Americans who are living successfully in South Africa.
Habib Koite Performs at the Cedar Cultural Center
MINNEAPOLIS-Walking through the sultry evening air, skin moist with perspiration at even the effort of slowly strolling, over 400 patrons enter the Cedar Cultural Center Wednesday, August 6th. Expecting to see rows of tightly packed chairs, our surprised eyes are greeted with a cleared dance floor and no more than a wreath of chairs for the listening-only crowd. Habib Koité must be one irresistible musician to be able to coax all of these people into grooving despite the humid atmosphere.
Conflict and Contradiction: My Life in Zimbabwe
The writer grew up in Zimbabwe, long before the recent political and economic chaos that have hit the Southern African nation. Here he gives a personal take on the state of Zimbabwe, and talks about the dreams and sentiments of many Zimbabweans like him leaving in the Diaspora.








