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10 Apr 2026 - Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage reschedules African Heritage Day on the Hill for April 24 at Minnesota Capitol.

9 Apr 2026 - Brooklyn Park Mayor Winston details growth, public safety, and community priorities in his final State of the City address of his first term before…

7 Apr 2026 - Malawi Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda will visit Minnesota for a Books For Africa reception on rule-of-law partnerships.

2 Apr 2026 - Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston will deliver the 2026 State of the City address on April 7, highlighting accomplishments and future priorities.

2 Apr 2026 - Coka Mũciĩ, a bilingual poetry book by Wangeci Gitau, will be launched in Lawrence, MA, featuring art, poetry readings, and discussions on migration…

31 Mar 2026 - Join a virtual meeting on April 2 to discuss policy priorities for Minnesota’s Black community, hosted by the Council for African Heritage.

24 Mar 2026 - Brooklyn Park’s Charter Commission seeks residents to serve. The city is the sixth largest in Minnesota and fourth largest in the metro.

24 Mar 2026 - East African Day of Prayer on April 18, 2026, unites Minnesota immigrants for worship, reflection, and hope amid U.S. challenges.

13 Mar 2026 - The Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony will be on June 18, 2026 in Chicago and it will open to the public on Juneteenth (June 19).

6 Mar 2026 - The funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago on March 6, 2026 with former presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden attending.

6 Mar 2026 - In Minnesota, where many are reeling from the recent large-scale immigration crackdown, Ramadan came amid a powerful mix of emotions, according to…

4 Mar 2026 - The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement.

27 Feb 2026 - The Rev. Jesse Jackson will lie in repose for two days starting Feb. 26 at the headquarters of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago.

17 Feb 2026 - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate has died today Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He…

12 Feb 2026 - Trump's border czar Tom Homan has announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota that saw over 3,000 federal agents descend on the state.

6 Feb 2026 - A photo on the SBA Facebook page promotes Small Business Saturday in Old Town Chicago. Effective March 1, 2026, business owners that are green card…

3 Feb 2026 - 68th GRAMMYs Recap: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the YearBad Bunny won album of the year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards…

31 Jan 2026 - Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort was taken into custody by federal agents following orders by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

29 Jan 2026 - Democrat Lyna Nyamwaya, a Kenyan American resident of New Hope, has ended her campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Mshale Staff Photo…

28 Jan 2026 - Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed by an unknown liquid as she addressed a Tuesday town hall meeting in north Minneapolis.

23 Jan 2026 - Trump's visa ban will exempt athletes and coaches and they will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in the 2026 soccer World Cup.

22 Jan 2026 - For many Kenyans living abroad, sending money home is more than a financial transaction - it is an expression of responsibility, care, and connection…

20 Jan 2026 - Derek Gripper and Ballaké Sissoko perform at the 2022 SOAS Festival of Ideas in London. The two will appear together at St. Olaf Catholic Church on…

20 Jan 2026 - Entertainment Archives

15 Jan 2026 - Liberian American Wynfred Russell has launched a primary challenge against Kenyan American Minnesota state Rep. Huldah Hiltsley who is serving her…

15 Jan 2026 - Diaspora remittances are often discussed in financial terms. But for the people who send them - and the families who depend on them - they represent…

14 Jan 2026 - News Archives

14 Jan 2026 - Soledad O’Brien and Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III will keynote the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast in Minneapolis…

9 Jan 2026 - The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis hosted the inaugural Festive Beats of Afrika on to celebrate the African diaspora through music.

8 Jan 2026 - Citizens from five additional African nations have been added to the Trump administration list of countries that need to post $15,000 bonds to apply…

2 Jan 2026 - Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn-in as the first African-born mayor of New York on January 1, 2026 marking the first time the mayor of New York…

1 Jan 2026 - Mali and Burkina Faso said late Tuesday they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their countries following similar action by President Trump…

29 Dec 2025 - Rep. Bennie Thompson at a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security asked Secretary Noem and Michael Glasheen about their Antifa claims but…

19 Dec 2025 - New federal data reveals rising unemployment, steep losses in government jobs, and worsening conditions for Black workers.

14 Dec 2025 - Remittances to Kenya from its citizens abroad are set to hit an eye popping $7 billion in 2025, according to the country's foreign minister.

12 Dec 2025 - President Trump has again gone on the attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota as Congressional Black Caucus members are getting their seats…

10 Dec 2025 - Festive Beats of Afrika featuring Carolyne Naomi, DiaToti, and Korma Aguh-Stuckmayer takes place on Dec. 20, 2025 at the Cedar in Minneapolis.

5 Dec 2025 - Trump's immigration raids have now arrived in Minnesota with a focus on Somalis. Here is what you need to know in order to exercise your rights if…

5 Dec 2025 - A statue to honor Gordon Parks will be built in St. Paul to honor America's first Black director to make a major Hollywood studio film.

3 Dec 2025 - The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries, nine of them in…

26 Nov 2025 - Minnesota’s African immigrant has been grappling with high cases of suicide. Between January 2020 and December 2024, there were 45 suicides by…

25 Nov 2025 - Equity Bank's dedication to the diaspora community is built on trust, understanding, and a shared vision of progress.

24 Nov 2025 - Alune Wade enchanted he audience in his debut on the Cedar Cultural Center stage in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

21 Nov 2025 - American institutions saw a 17% drop in new international student enrollments this fall which will result in a $1 billion loss and 23,000 fewer jobs.

20 Nov 2025 - Liberian born Nehemiah Garley of Brooklyn Park is launching a primary challenge against Minnesota state Senator Susan Pha in the 2026 midterms.

17 Nov 2025 - Men’s health took center stage on Saturday during an event to celebrate International Men's Day in Brooklyn Park hosted by Global Fatherhood…

12 Nov 2025 - Omar Fateh lost his bid for mayor because ranked-choice math and Minneapolis’s political geography made his path extremely narrow, according an…

12 Nov 2025 - The U.S. State Department is yet to give a date when registration for 2027 Diversity Visa will begin, after announcing on Nov. 5 that there is a…

8 Nov 2025 - The headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service is in Washington, August 10, 2024. | Photo: Ted Shaffrey/ AP FileWASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File,…

7 Nov 2025 - Mshale has put together a list of places those in need of food after their SNAP benefits were cut off during the government shutdown.