African Immigrant Journal

02/27/2020

Justice Department establishes new office to denaturalize immigrants who are convicted s*x offenders, terrorists, warlords and other criminals

The department called the decision a move “to bring justice to terrorists, war criminals, s*x offenders and other fraudsters,” but some lawyers there feared a broader crackdown.

12/13/2019

Bill would grant some Liberians permanent status and path to citizenship.

Those in the Deferred Enforced Departure program would be eligible to apply for green cards if the measure passes the U.S. Senate next week. Community leaders in Minnesota are calling it a “huge moment” for Liberians.

12/06/2019

Somali-American family pays price for cooperating with FBI.
https://www.npr.org/2019/11/20/781096301/somali-american-family-pays-a-price-for-cooperation-with-the-fbi

12/06/2019

Opinion: Stop mistreating Black immigrants at the border.
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/stop-mistreating-black-immigrants-at-the-border/article_5bcf15d0-cc20-513e-8d3e-4385f80b4219.html

12/04/2019

How African entrepreneurs and chefs can get Jollof, Injera, Ugali, and more, on the world stage.

Repositioning African food globally will not only increase the demand for food sourced from African farmers, and create jobs for Africans locally and globally

12/04/2019

“We will see a stark contrast,” says Eritrean-American congressman Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) about impeachment hearings.

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has moved this week from the comparatively closed-lipped House Intelligence Committee to what one Colorado congressman says may be the most parti…

12/04/2019

Migo, a U.S.-based firm started by Stanford University professor Kunle Olukotun, drops $20 million on consumer credit scoring enterprise in Nigeria.

By enabling large corporations including banks and telecoms operators to offer loans to their end users, Migo is essentially commodifying credit scoring.

12/03/2019

Study: Frequent discrimination raises African immigrants’ risk for CVD.

PHILADELPHIA — African immigrants who experience frequent discrimination have significantly elevated risk for CVD and high cholesterol, according to findings presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.Researchers found that African immigrants who experienced frequent discr...

12/02/2019

The woman CEO behind Akon’s $80 million dollar brand... is his sister!

Multi-platinum R&B singer Akon has been famous for his music career and unique business projects. But not many people know about his sister, Khady Thiam Gueye, who was actually the woman behind the global acknowledgment and success of Akon's multi-million dollar brand.

12/02/2019

Minnesota hospital offers hijabs for patients and staff.

Hijabs made by Henna & Hijabs, a company owned by full time medical student Hilal Ibrahim are now available for sale at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. The hijabs will only be available at Methodist for now but there is an expectation that they will be in the network of hospitals owned by the....

12/01/2019

Michael Luwoye on his new role on NBC’s ‘Bluff City Law.’

Michael Luwoye studied lawyers in action to make his civil attorney character on NBC’s legal drama Bluff City Law relatable. “I would go to court and just watch…