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Adassa Clement Opusunju, Nigerian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, dies of coronavirus
Adassa Clement Opusunju, Nigerian-American serial entrepreneur and philanthropist died on Tuesday, May 19 of the coronavirus, throwing the large Nigerian community in Minnesota into...
Union organizer Alfreda Daniels running for City Council in Brooklyn Center
Activist and community organizer Alfreda Daniels on Tuesday May 19 officially filed to run for one of two seats in the Brooklyn Center City...
Minnesota addressing racial disparities amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Stay at Home order is lifted, but that doesn’t mean it’s a complete return to normal. Governor Walz asks us to #StaySafeMN to...
Beloved Kenyan-American community leader in Minnesota dies of coronavirus
Minnesota's Kenyan community is grieving the loss of an influential community leader, Thomas Nyambane, to coronavirus. Nyambane, affectionately referred to as Dr. Nyambane, was...
Hennepin Healthcare expands COVID-19 testing to Brooklyn Park, South Minneapolis and Richfield
One of the first testing labs in the state to offer COVID-19 testing has expanded to more clinic locations and is now supporting testing...
Governor Walz and Afro Deli’s Kahin give updates on COVID-19 impact
Governor Walz at Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing invited Abdirahman Kahin, owner of Afro Deli and the 2018 African Awards Business of the Year, to...
Mayor Frey allows Adhan broadcast as Ramadan begins
In a historic move last night marking the first day of Ramadan, the Adhan, the Muslim call to prayer rang out in the Minneapolis...
COVID-19: Staying home will save lives
To protect the public's health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, Governor Walz extended the executive order directing Minnesotans to stay at...
Ngozi Akubuike, Nigerian-American lawyer running for Ramsey County Judge
Twin Cities attorney Ngozi Akubuike has her sights set on a new position. After a long multi decade legal career Akubuike is running to...
Minnesota Somali COVID-19 Task Force delivers cultural foods to seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended everything. While Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order has affected everyone, its effect has had a significant toll on the...
‘DEED taking lead to ensure African businesses get assistance’: An interview with Lt. Governor...
Mshale interviewed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today on the state's COVID-19 response and impact on the African immigrant business community as well as...