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U.S. Episcopal bishops and Anglican leaders from Africa concluded a six-day conference Thursday that was arranged to strengthen relationships and build new ones.

I think there is a reason for every moment in ones’ life

Even when that reason cannot be explained or understood.

There is a purpose to the happenings, the occurrences in life.

And though things may not always go as one believes,

Or desires them to,

Every minute lived is important and it matters.

There is something about a cruise that is exhilarating. It might be the open air and freedom of being on the water, the breeze that so easily carries on and on, or the music and chit-chat that drifts among people. This years' summersplash was compounded with a boat cruise on Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization today announced five winners – from China, the United States, Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania – of this year’s Literacy Prizes.

The honours are awarded yearly to recognize particularly effective efforts made in the fight against illiteracy, one of UNESCO’s priorities, and raise awareness of the work of thousands worldwide promoting the cause of literacy for all.

The date 09/09/99 is a historic watershed for African politics.  It was on this date at the Mediterranean port of Sirte in Libya that the birth of a new baby, the African Union (AU), occurred. Its mission, unlike that of its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), was to advance Africa towards economic integration and political federation.

“We would like the African community to come out. It’s a major push.” Aneisha Johnson, Group Sales Representative for the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves explains the goal of Mshale Night with the Minnesota Lynx. On Friday July 27th at 7pm, the Lynx will play the Los Angeles Sparks in the Target Center and supply a night of fun, food, and family – all at a discounted price.

For just $30, Mshale readers may purchase the Mshale Package, which includes 2 lower-level tickets to the game as well as 2 Meal Deals. “It’s accessible to everyone,” says Johnson, which is a great priority.

It's Saturday evening and I've just come back from a barbecue in St. Paul, Minnesota. Chris Mwangi, host of the barbecue, provided plenty of food, drinks and good conversation. It's summer time and though it's really hot, this does little to deter people from coming together and enjoying a good meal amongst friends.

I am in the car with a few of my friends heading to a club. As we drive, old-school jams play from a CD and we are bobbing our heads up and down, side to side. I squeal joyfully every once in a while if the song is especially one that flashes fun memories of the past.

WILMINGTON: The recipient of the prestigious 2006 Kenyan Community Abroad (KCA) Excellence Award has castigated the Kibaki government for not living up to the people’s expectations. In his one-hour long acceptance speech Saturday night at the KCA 2007 conference in Delaware , Dr. Shem Ochuodho said “there are many good things the NARC government has done but there are many others that the government has not only failed to do but has aggravated”. Mr. Ochuodho is the recipient of this year's KCA Award of Excellence.

WILMINGTON - Kenyans living abroad and holding citizenships of other countries will soon enjoy dual citizenship. The Kenyan Minister for planning and national development has revealed. Henry Obwocha was addressing the annual Kenya Community Abroad conference in Delaware. Honorable Obwocha was the keynote speaker at the group’s tenth anniversary celebrations being observed during this weekend’s conference.

WILMINGTON - The Kenya Community Abroad (KCA) 2007 conference is underway at the Marriot by the University of Delaware. The conference opened with a call to all Kenyans in the Diaspora to get involved in the formulation of policy in their motherland. The call was made by the KCA president Mkawasi Mcharo who noted “there is nothing that happens in Kenya that does not affect us.”  She said “it is our responsibility as Kenyans to participate in setting policies and engage in political discourse. Policies that affect us are created by other people, yet it’s our duty to engage fully as Kenyans.”