Monthly Archives: November 2019
Nobuntu delivers memorable performance at the Dakota
The week before Thanksgiving and already our ears are thankful. Nobuntu’s performance at The Dakota in Minneapolis last November 21st drenched our senses as...
Minnesota hospital offers Hijabs for patients and staff
Hijabs made by Henna & Hijabs, a company owned by full time medical student Hilal Ibrahim are now available for sale at Methodist Hospital...
Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo among 2020 Grammy nominees
The Grammy nominees were announced this week and, as usual, the Best World Music Album is between an album from Gilberto Gil, one of...
Governor Walz appoints Angela Osuji to state teacher licensing board
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Angela Osuji to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Her appointment is effective November 6, 2019 and...
Nobuntu from Zimbabwe performing at the Dakota on November 21
Zimbabwe's female a cappela quintet Nobuntu will be back in Minneapolis on Thursday November 21, this time for their Dakota debut. The group has...
Minneapolis Park & Rec engages Mshale’s Jerusa Nyakundi for youth photography course
Twenty-three-year-old Jerusa Nyakundi is on a mission to inspire creativity and encourage youth to utilize media in health ways. The Kenyan-American photographer is leading...
North Central and Maakhir become sister universities
North Central University in Minneapolis and Maakhir University located in the semi-autonomous federal state of Puntland in Somalia have entered into a “sister university"...
Net gain for African candidates in Minnesota elections
The 2018 midterm elections saw Minnesota voters make history by a number of firsts. They elected the first black person born in the African...
If your are on MinnesotaCare its time to renew your health care coverage
Minnesotans who rely on MinnesotaCare for affordable health care coverage should complete their annual renewal form by Dec. 15 to ensure coverage into the...
Get ready to vote on Tuesday November 5
There are no statewide races in Minnesota on next Tuesday's elections but there are important city council races, school board elections and local issues...
Akothee to perform in Minnesota
Sabuya Music Promotion and Fresh Sounds Events will present a concert featuring Esther Akoth, commonly known as Akothee at the PurpleRose Event Place in...