AURORA (Africa News Matters) – On the evening of Saturday, July 30, natives, friends, and well-wishers of the African nation of Liberia filled the corridors and ballroom of the Holiday Inn Express in Aurora to celebrate 175 years since its independence. Formerly a US territory, Liberia was founded by freed American slaves on July 26,…
It was Saturday, Dec. 11 when a group of leaders of the growing African community in Colorado met with State Rep. Naquetta Ricks at the Meskerem restaurant in Aurora to discuss her work. The lawmaker was eager to learn about the community’s hopes and expectations. Ricks, a Democrat representing House District 40 was elected in Nov.…
Hanna Bogale is one of 7 candidates running to fill two at-large positions on the Aurora, Colorado city council. As a second-generation Ethiopian American, she believes it is critical for more Africans to become involved in politics to encourage the younger generation to get their voices heard. “Everybody in the African community hears American politics and…
In U.S. election politics, 2020 may prove to be like 2018 when Democrats swept everything. The cleaning of the House at local and national levels left Republicans holding the bag and gasping for breath. It was not just President Donald Trump who brought baggage that weighed heavily on the conservative movement across America, the political…
Today we bring to you Part 3 of Africa Agenda’s Celebration of World Press Freedom Day in 2019: A discussion about media issues impacting journalists in the African continent. Greetings to our all of guests in the United States and around the world. Lessons to be learned: Students must learn the ethics of the profession of…