Tag: African Politicians in Minnesota
State Sen. Omar Fateh kicks off Minneapolis mayoral campaign
State Sen. Omar Fateh hosted his mayoral campaign kick-off event at the Brian Coyle community center on Saturday, less than two weeks after he...
State Senator Omar Fateh announces run for Minneapolis mayor
State Sen. Omar Fateh, the first Somali American and first Muslim to serve in the Minnesota Senate, announced his bid for Minneapolis Mayor on...
Hudda Ibrahim becomes first Somali American to serve on St. Cloud...
The St. Cloud City Council on Monday, after interviewing nine candidates, appointed Somali-born Hudda Ibrahim to represent Ward 3 replacing Councilmember Jake Anderson who...
New Minnesota state lawmaker Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley celebrates historic election win:...
When Minnesota state Rep.-elect Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley decided to run for election, she knew it was not just her hopes that she carried, but...
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley victory celebration dinner to be held Sunday with...
A community celebration is being held Sunday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the historic election of Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley as the first Kenyan-born state legislator...
McGarvey, Page and Xiong win Brooklyn Park’s city council election
The Brooklyn Park City Council will have a female majority when two new members take the oath of office in January. Amanda Cheng Xiong...
DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar wins fourth term in Minnesota’s 5th District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has secured a fourth term, defeating Republican challenger Dalia Al-Aqidi in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District by more than 50...
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley: The girl who narrowly dodged deportation and grew...
If Paul Wellstone, the late U.S. senator from Minnesota, is looking down from the heavens, he is smiling and happy to see what became...
Leaders urge African immigrants to make their voices heard by voting
African immigrants should get out and vote in large numbers Tuesday because the 2024 elections could be the most consequential ever for the continent...
African Diaspora Coalition raises money for 2024 Minnesota House of Representatives...
On Sunday, the African Diaspora Coalition, gathered to give a financial boost to African diaspora candidates on the ballot next week in Minnesota House...
Minnesota Somali Community Center honors leaders for spirit of ‘Geesinimo’
The Minnesota Somali Community Center hosted its annual Samafal Gala on Saturday night in Columbia Heights.
Hundreds gathered to honor community healthcare providers and healthcare...