BY ABBY BUDIMAN | Pew Research Center
The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants. The population of immigrants is also very diverse, with just about every country in the world represented among U.S. immigrants.
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By Delaney Parrish | Princeton University
In 2014, Princeton professor Leonard Wantchekon opened the doors to what is now one of the top-ranked economics programs in Africa. Today, the African School of Economics (ASE), with campuses in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, offers several undergraduate degrees, four master’s degrees, a Ph.D. program and a pre-doctoral program, all aimed at providing “a greater voice to African researchers and entrepreneurs in the debate over the continent’s development.”
Continue reading “Leonard Wantchekon |Beninese professor leads new effort to propel Black students into top economics Ph.D. programs”
The Congresswoman, a Somali-origin Muslim, has fought many obstacles but has a long way to go in American politics.
By News Desk | Talmiz Ahmad
Continue reading “Ilhan Omar’s book tells an inspiring story of her life but much Is missing”
BY TODD JORGENSON | dmagazine.com
There are the obvious political and bureaucratic obstacles. But for immigrants from West Africa in particular, sometimes the social challenges of relocation can be just as daunting. That’s the focus of Tazmanian Devil, the debut feature from Dallas filmmaker Solomon Onita Jr., which will premiere online this weekend as part of the prestigious American Black Film Festival.
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By Loretta Sorensen | Hay and Forage Magazine
It’s been about 20 years since southeast South Dakota alfalfa producer Mike Brosnan recognized the need to look outside the United States for seasonal workers who could help with hay harvest throughout the summer.
Continue reading “How South African H-2A workers are helping American farmers”
by Benjamin Ferrer | Food Ingredients First
Nespresso’s first organic coffee within its philanthropic Reviving Origins range has hit the US market. Kahawa ya Congo is sourced from rain-rich volcanic soils along the shore of Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The coffee giant aims to provide improved access to clean water and health services to growers of the crop, while also helping guide farmers through sustainable practices.
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By Travis L. Adkins | The Grio
Four years ago, Donald Trump asked Black voters, “What do you have to lose?” As a foreign policy professional with a focus on Africa and its diaspora, it is clear that we have lost much. The defining elements of President Trump’s foreign policy posture toward Africa, its diaspora and other communities of color have mirrored his domestic posture. Trump failed to engage them in positive and constructive ways and consistently called into question the intelligence, legitimacy, worthiness of millions of people at home and abroad.
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By Olumide Adesina | Nairametrics
Wireless towers operator, IHS Holding Ltd., is considering a potential initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Wendel SE, a shareholder in the company, disclosed this today, whilst noting that the deal could become the biggest listing ever by an African company in the United States.
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By Alfred Olufemi | Premium Times
Despite several passport renewal requests from Nigerians in the country, the Nigerian high commission in Canada announced an indefinite suspension of its activities.
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By Kitchen Butterfly | Food 52
I am my mother. In every line I speak, no, every word. Every sway of the hips. Every pot of fried rice hurriedly spooned into red Freezinhot coolers with flower motifs, full of blackened pieces of beef — not burnt, just colored by hot oil — and chicken, fried in groundnut oil so the fragrance of freshly roasted peanuts lingers sweet.
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By John Wanjohi | Mwakilishi.com
Sharon Njeri Wambu, a Kenyan-American teenager who received acceptance to 11 top universities including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Cal Poly Pomona, and Vanderbilt after completing her high school education earlier this year has finally opted to attend Stanford University.
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Skynamo, the South African-based SaaS provider of field sales technology, has selected Atlanta as the new location of its North American headquarters after securing a $30 million dollar investment from software investment firm, Five Elms Capital, earlier this year. The headquarters is located in The Battery Atlanta.
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By Anita Powell | VOA
“Black is King” stunned Beyonce fans when it dropped suddenly last month. The visual album, which was filmed last year in the U.S., South Africa, West Africa and Europe, is based on music from her album “The Lion King: The Gift” and features an array of African artists, musicians and dancers.
Continue reading “African Fans Bow Down to Beyonce’s ‘Black Is King’”
An Algerian-American remembers her grandfather and the war that shaped her family.
By Nora Belblidia | AL JAZEERA
Continue reading “Nora Belblidia | From Algeria to the US, a story of family”
By Astead W. Herndon | The New York Times
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota fended off a well-funded primary challenger, ensuring a clean sweep of re-election fights for the group of first-term Democratic congresswomen of color known as the Squad and sending a message to Washington about the staying power of the party’s new progressive voices.
Continue reading “Ilhan Omar | Somali-American Wins House Primary in Minnesota”
For democrats in Africa, the next three months will be pivotal in deciding whether the US will be a foe or an ally.
by Patrick Gathara | Al Jazeera
Continue reading “The US election in November will be consequential for Africans”
By SHEILA REGAN | SAHAN JOURNAL
The former teacher who now runs a tax and immigration service finished third in Tuesday’s primary voting for the city council. In November, he will be among six candidates, including three incumbents, competing for three seats on the council. If he finishes in the top three, the city will have its first Black, and first Somali, council member.
Continue reading “Somali American is in the running for a St. Cloud City Council seat in November”
By GhanaWeb
The Pilolo African Diaspora festival 2020 will be held from August 21st to August 23rd, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, the organizers of the Pilolo Festival have adopted a hybrid model with virtual presentations on Zoom and Facebook Live, and a Traditional Ghanaian Durbar and food-tasting event in Rochester, NY.
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By Nabeel Biajo | | Voice of America
WASHINGTON – The United States government announced this week it will begin visa restrictions on people believed to be undermining Sudan’s civilian-led government. The order will affect former officials of ousted President Omar Al Bashir’s administration and others, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.
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By ELIAS MAKORI | NATION
What are the chances of a young man from Baringo County, Kenya turning out to be a lead health expert at the United States Air Force, the world’s greatest air force? One in 50 million, I could say. That’s why Baringo-born American Laban Sialo must be pinching himself as he climbs to the top of a C-17 transport aircraft’s tail to conduct a noise survey during diagnosis and repair.
Continue reading “Laban Sialo |Kenyan-American talks about his transition from athletics to US Air Force post”
With Fudena, Ruth Nakaar is betting that Ghanaian jollof rice and Caribbean curried goat can, one day, be as ubiquitous as kale caesar salads and conveyor belt pizza, if given the chance.
by ALEX TEWFIK |PhillyMag
Continue reading “Fudena: West African Food, But Make It Fast-Casual”
By Umberto Gonzalez | The Wrap
Netflix has landed the rights to Togo-born British-Nigerian, Femi Fadugba’s debut sci-fi novel “The Upper World” to adapt into a feature film with Academy Award Nominee Daniel Kaluuya attached to star, the company has announced.
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By Vanguard
Popular American songwriter and musician, Beyonce has leveraged on her newly released song, Black Parade to promote African businesses across different industries. Beyonce took to Instagram on the 20th of June with a heartfelt message on how her song, Black Parade will benefit Black-Owned businesses.
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By Danielle Naer | The Zoe Report
With today’s e-tailers, the latest It-bag from Paris is hardly ever out of reach, nor is a pair of handcrafted Italian shoes. So, when Amira Rasool visited Africa for the first time, she was inspired by all the luxurious designs — but immediately had questions.
Continue reading “Meet The Folklore: A Concept Store That Exclusively Stocks Luxury Designers From Africa & The Diaspora”
By Biba Adams | The Grio
Akon, the Senegalese-American musician, business mogul and humanitarian says that African Americans blame slavery for every ‘mishap’ and should just come back to Africa where they are not the minority. In an interview VladTV, rapper Akon said that Black Americans would benefit from “letting go” of the past trauma of slavery.
Continue reading “Akon |Rapper tells Black Americans to let go of the past and come back to Africa”
Overturning a U.S. ban on Nigerians seeking immigrant visas will take “enormous resources”, but the nation is making progress, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.
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by Tom Head | The South African
Walter Reynolds, 45, a Canada-based doctor, husband and dad of two from South Africa, was fatally attacked inside an examination room by an alleged drug addict at an Alberta Walk-In Clinic.
Continue reading “South African doctor in Canada murdered by patient’s ‘hammer attack’”
Burna Boy is, well, on fire. As you can imagine, the Nigerian artist felt like worldwide royalty when he was approached by the Queen B — um, yes, Beyoncé — to work with her on last year’s “The Lion King: The Gift” album.
Continue reading “Beyoncé-endorsed Burna Boy makes Afrobeat go international”
by Merrill Lee Girardeau | City Guide
If you’ve ever found yourself scooping everything with bread during a meal, Ethiopian food is for you. This African cuisine also suits those with a taste for unique, affordable eats that are packed with flavor.
Continue reading “6 Amazing Ethiopian Restaurants in New York City That You Will Love”
By Aaron Gettinger| HPHerald
Liberian-American Perteet Spencer and her husband Fred are banking on her Liberian heritage and experience in the food industry as they launch AYO Foods, a line of West African frozen meals. Already, Ayo Foods has got Whole Foods among their growing list of customers.
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