Charles Muigai is concerned that two years after violence broke out in Kenya following disputed elections, Kenyans have done little to avoid a repeat in the 2012 elections. Muigai said Kenyans are not having in-depth discussions about what happened. “Post-election violence has been the hardest topic to discuss,” Muigai said. “A lot of Kenyans do … 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 »
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 »
Weekly Round Up: Africans in Minnesotan Media
by Nelima I went scouring the web again to see what the media is covering in the African comunity. Blind, Inc. gives new meaning to ‘goin’ it on your own’, Pan African Student Leadership conference is this weekend, Muslims invite FBI chief to Minneapolis mosque, M.anifest is coming to America (the same article as Hip Hop has M.anifest), With War Over, … Continue reading »
The Somali Community and the Twin Cities Mainstream Media: Towards a More Perfect Union?
by Nelima Frustrations and suggestions were exchanged at a panel discussion on the portrayal of the Somali community by the media. The accusations in the media that the Abubakar mosque was connected to the missing Somali men, seemed to be the cause of the community’s resentment towards and mistrust of the media. Somali Community frustrations: … Continue reading »
Public Discusssion on News Coverage of Somali Community Tonight
by Nelima Sorry for the short notice. If you have found the news coverage of the Somali (and by extension African community) wanting, come with your questions, complaints and most importantly suggestions. Where: U of MN Journalism School — Murphy Hall Room 130 When: Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 7:15 – 9:00 p.m What: A discussion about news … Continue reading »
The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2008: Media Is To Blame Too.
by Capt. (Rtd) COLLINS WANDERI On 10th December, 2008, Parliament dealt a blow to the freedom of press and expression in Kenya by passing The Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2008. MPs were mainly driven by vengeance over the media’s sustained coverage of the taxation of their hefty salaries and allowances. But is the media fraternity entirely … Continue reading »
