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America provided me opportunity and I’ve dedicated my life to repaying with service

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I knew there would be hardships when I immigrated to the United States alone, with $87 dollars in my pocket. There was no illusion...

Two African films receive 2024 Oscar nominations for best documentary feature film

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Nominations for this year’s Oscars were announced Tuesday and two African films made it past the shortlist stage and received formal nominations. Both films...

Two current and two new members elected to Organization of Liberians in Minnesota board

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Two new board members and two incumbents seeking reelection have won seats on the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) board of directors. Terms for...

Minnesota’s first Black women senators reflect on ‘transformative’ first legislative session

It’s been six months since Zaynab Mohamed, Clare Oumou Verbeten, and Erin Maye Quade sailed to victory in Minnesota’s state senatorial elections, jointly making...

Bobby Joe Champion reflects on his first legislative session as Minnesota Senate President

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The moment when state Senator Bobby Joe Champion was sworn in as president of the Minnesota Senate on January 3, 2023 was historic, as...

All of The Kanneh-Masons siblings to perform together for the first time in America

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In celebration of its 140th year, Schubert Club, a non-profit arts organization that promotes the art of music, will present a special Anniversary concert...

Owino’s new Netflix series, ‘African Queens: Njinga,’ highlights complexities of Black History

Peres Owino’s latest film series is the story of true pre-colonial African patriotism. It is the story of Njinga, the warrior queen who fiercely...

Minnesota Senate passes Driver’s Licenses for All, allowing driving privileges for immigrants

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The Minnesota Senate, shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, voted 34-31 along party lines to pass the Driver’s Licenses for All bill that will allow...

‘Griot Series’ aims to revive community enthusiasm for Kwanzaa

The holiday season is here, and for Kenna-Camara Cottman that means curating Afro-fusion musicals that grip individuals of all ages. This year, Kenna wants...

Gov. Walz Cabinet: Cunningham and Jett named as commissioners

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Gov. Tim Walz chose an ex-police chief Wednesday to be Minnesota’s top cop and picked one of the Legislature’s top tax experts as his...

As African community mourns, leaders struggle to find solutions to rising gun violence

The Nov. 18 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Syoka Siko has brought the African community in the Twin Cities together to try and find a...