news

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 »

Society

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 »

Calendar

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 »

africa / Opinion

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 »