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University of Minnesota Names Darlyne Bailey as First African-American Dean of CEHD
South African Woman in Quest to Bring Taste of Cape Town to U.S.A
Yumna McCann sat at home, missing her mother dearly. She wanted a taste of her mother’s cooking. She wanted something different than the American food she was trying to get accustomed to.
Two Films from Africa to Screen at Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has announced its latest edition of Global Lens: Films from the Global Film Initiative.
In Search of Miss Africa Minnesota
On June 30th, T&J Entertainment in conjunction with Kilimanjaro Entertainment will host Minnesota’s first Miss Africa beauty pageant at the Minneapolis Convention Centre.
Nimco Ahmed – Community Activist With a Mission
Shining a Light on Kenyan Girls
Pastor Bill Heib, from Riverside Ministry Center in Somerset, Wisconsin says that the daughters of these Kenyan women are born with three strikes against them. "They're born girls, they're born poor, and they're parentless."
Annan Stresses Global Approach During Launch of Institute for Global Citizenship
U.S. Bank Receives Appreciation Award from Lake Street Council
U.S. Bank received an appreciation award from the Lake Street Council in Minneapolis recently. The award was given to U.S. Bank during the council’s annual meeting at the Lyndale VFW.
Students Key to African Renaissance, says Kofi Woods
These were the words of guest speaker and Minister of Labor in the new Liberian government Samuel Kofi Woods as he addressed a packed ballroom at the St. Paul Student Center on Saturday.
Obama Brings his Magic to Minnesota
US Senator Barack Obama wowed Minnesota yesterday when he visited to keynote the sold-out $125 per ticket Hubert H. Humphrey Day Dinner, a fundraiser for Minnesota ’s Democratic Party (DFL) and to campaign for Amy Klobuchar who is running for the US Senate to take over from fellow Democrat Mark Dayton who is not seeking reelection.
Minneapolis Public Schools Announces Changes to Early Kindergarten Admission Procedures
MINNEAPOLIS , April 5, 2006 – In an effort to better serve the community, Minneapolis Public Schools has revised its early kindergarten admission policy to establish standardized criteria for deciding which students are ready to enter kindergarten. Among the changes, students who turn five years of age on or by Oct. 31 may be considered for early admission into kindergarten. Applications for early entrance must be submitted by May 1.