Though my focus this last year has been on West African events, all are welcome! A former student of mine is now active in the local Eritrean diaspora. She saw some of our events and asked if she could get in on the fun! Thus, a celebration was held at the Joe Celestin Center on […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
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May
I try to get to the gym every day. I may not always make it, but needless to say, I listen to a lot of music on my Spotify account. Mostly, I listen to a lot of Janet Jackson, Shalamar, and 70s music. So when the New York Times published a story on May 25, […]
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One of the things I was most taken with during my trip to Africa in 2023 was the food. Everything was so delicious! There were lots of new flavors for me to experience. Jollof was a dish that each nation claimed to cook better than the other. On Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Labory Day weekend), […]
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May
May
Please mark your calendars for a special event celebrating West African authors at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 Street. The evening time event will start at 6:00 pm and be catered by North Miami’s own Nigerian restaurant, Moji’s African. You’ll be able to check out brand new titles written by writers based […]
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During the week of May 19, 2024, dozens of ducks were killed in the Keystone Point neighborhood by an unknown assailant. The culprit appears to be driving the area at night and shooting the ducks in the chest or head with a pellet gun. Baby ducklings are among those killed. This is a crime that […]
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May
On Friday, May 31st, the Miami Marlins will once again celebrate the LGBTQ community with their annual Pride Night vs. the world champion Texas Rangers. The game starts at 7:00 pm and the team has asked me to be part of the pre-game festivities. As a co-sponsor of the game, the city of North Miami […]