It is despicable that thousands of people continue to be massacred in Libya but there is no urgency from the international community and regional organizations to intervene. The ghost of ‘strategic interests’ is back to haunt us in yet another conflict. In this new world order, we have to rely on the mercy of super-powers to prevent … Continue reading »
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Round Up: Africans in Minnesota Mainstream Media
by Nelima I know it’s been a while, but I thought I might update everyone on what the mainstream media is saying about the African community in Minnesota. Born into a life of chaos in Eritrea. South African enjoys a Minnesota winter. Racial dialogue. Expanding African Development Center show off new spot. A continent on … Continue reading »
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The Price of Not Looking “American”
IBé Maybe it’s because my own mother is losing her mind to the same wicked disease, but I just read a story about an old lady that just broke my heart. As the story goes, back in 1994, a mute elderly woman was found wondering a mall in New Jersey. When the police picked her … Continue reading »
18 days to Liberian DED Expiration! Join LiWIM this Sunday in appealing to President Obama.
By Yeamah (yeamyah) What began 20 years ago is due to end once and for all on March 31st, 2009. Liberian refugees who came to the United States with the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) were supposed to be deported 18 months ago. President Bush “gracefully” approved of the Deferred Enforced Departure 18 months ago, which … Continue reading »
Immigrant workers struggle to support families back home
By Jaclyn Evert TC DAILY PLANET Semenyo Ahli gathers stray carts in the Wal-Mart parking lot on University Avenue in St. Paul. He came to the United States four years ago for economic opportunity and to attend college to become a registered nurse. Despite being qualified to work as a nursing assistant, Ahli has been … Continue reading »
Round Up: Africans in the Minnesotan Mainstream Media
by Nelima Here’s another round up of how the mainstream media is covering the African community. New Islamic mortgages now available in Minnesota Bill Would Ban Headwear on Driver’s License Photos Somali Student Group Protest s Bare-Head ID Bill Another gloomy economic roller-coaster ride This time will Liberians be forced to leave? Maplewood man convicted … Continue reading »
In America, Somalis find proud footing
by Hussein Samatar Recent news, though, reinforces the need for dialogue and understanding Many of us from Somalia see ourselves as Americans first and then Somalis. I include myself, having been born and raised in Somalia but having never worked a single day there due the ongoing civil war. My work, and the work of … Continue reading »
Rewriting the Star Tribune’s February 27th Editorial
by Silas, (If this posts look weird it is because I made some changes to the original article that was the editorial of the Star Tribune of February 27th. The words in the reddish print are my additions, which I think the reader should take into consideration when reading the original editorial. I also crossed … Continue reading »
Minneapolis Mosque Opens Its Doors to the Community
by Nelima Neighbors and friends; reporters, local politicians and law enforcement streamed through the doors of Abubakar As-Sadique Mosque to interact with the Somali Community. The response to an open house invitation by the mosque was overwhelming. Media reports connecting the Minneapolis mosque to the Somali men alleged to have gone back to Somalia to … Continue reading »
Charles Taylor may go free because court is running broke.
by Nelima An article in the VOA says that former Liberian president Charles Taylor could go free due to insufficient funds for the court proceedings. For those of you not familiar with the history of this story, Charles Taylor is currently in custody at the Hague and on trial by the UN-backed Special Court for … Continue reading »
