Tag: African Politicians in Minnesota
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...
Dakota County commission primary narrows Burnsville seat to Haji and Workman
The race for District 5 on the Dakota County Board of Commissioners was narrowed to two during the state primary on Tuesday with the...
Hiltsley narrowly defeats Russell to clinch Democratic nomination for Minnesota state...
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley defeated Wynfred Russell in a hotly contested primary election that pitted two African immigrants fighting for the right be the Democratic...
Minnesota Primary Election in the Brooklyns: Its Wako, Page, Lawrence-Anderson and...
The 2024 Minnesota primary elections brought significant attention to the City Council races in Brooklyn Park’s Central Ward and Brooklyn Center. The outcomes of...
Ilhan Omar emerges victorious in primary rematch with Don Samuels
Representative Ilhan Omar beat back a primary challenge Tuesday from repeat rival former Minneapolis City Councilmember Don Samuels, this time with a wider margin...
‘Outstanding and courageous member of Congress’: Bernie Sanders stumps for Ilhan...
With just 10 days left before the Aug. 13 primary, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders brought his star power to a rally in Minneapolis in...
Yusuf Haji is in the race for Dakota County Commissioner
Yusuf Haji, an African immigrant and Twin Cities businessman, is one of four candidates vying to be a county commissioner representing District 5 on...
Jamal Said: From refugee to Brooklyn Center City Council candidate
In the bustling and diverse community of Brooklyn Center, Jamal A. Said, a former refugee from Ethiopia, has emerged as a candidate for the...
The marathon continues: Brooklyn Park’s Teshite Wako runs for city council...
Teshite Wako, an Ethiopian immigrant with over two decades of residence in Brooklyn Park, is making his third bid for a seat on the...