Tadias Mag

02/14/2025

From Ethiopia to New York: A Gandhian Moment in Ethiopian and African American Encounters

Publisher’s Note:
As part of our Black History Month highlight, Tadias is honored to present this insightful article by Dr. Fikru Negash Gebrekidan, Professor of History at St. Thomas University in Canada and author of Bond without Blood: A History of Ethiopian and New World Black Relations, 1896-1991. In this exclusive piece, titled From Ethiopia to New York: A Gandhian Moment in Ethiopian and African American Encounters, Dr. Gebrekidan examines a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in history—Dr. Malaku E. Bayen’s arrival in the United States in 1936 and the defining experiences that shaped his advocacy.

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01/22/2025

In Pictures: Timket – Ethiopia’s Colorful Epiphany Festival Celebrated Worldwide

Timket, the Ethiopian Epiphany, once again brought vibrant celebrations to communities worldwide in 2025. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the festival commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. Celebrated annually on January 19th, Timket draws thousands of participants both in Ethiopia and across the Ethiopian diaspora.

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01/09/2025

The Abyssinians: Banna Desta Brings an Ancient Ethiopian Queen to Life for Modern Times

Banna Desta, a New York-based Eritrean and Ethiopian-American playwright, continues to captivate audiences with her latest work, The Abyssinians, Audible Original audiobook that fuses historical intrigue with modern sensibilities. Desta’s masterful storytelling immerses listeners in the vibrant world of the ancient Aksumite Kingdom, a powerful empire spanning present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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01/07/2025

Ethiopia Knows It’s Christmas: Genna, a Timeless Legacy Misrepresented

Publisher’s Note:
As we celebrate Genna (Ethiopian Christmas) today, this exclusive article Elias Wondimu Wondimu, founding director of TSEHAI Publishers Publishers, serves as a timely and vital reflection. With remarkable clarity and depth, Elias dismantles misrepresentations of Ethiopia’s Christian legacy while highlighting the nation’s pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and cultural meaning of Christmas for centuries. His perspective invites us to move beyond reductive narratives, offering instead a richer understanding of Ethiopia’s enduring contributions to the global Christian story.”

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12/19/2024

Amsalu T Kassaw Becomes First Ethiopian American to Serve in Public Office in Colorado

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12/18/2024

Art Talk: Chester Higgins & Awol Erizku Shine at The Met’s ‘Flight into Egypt’ Exhibition

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

12/15/2024

Ethiopia’s Artistic Renaissance: Tadias Magazine Celebrates a Breakthrough Year in Global Art

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12/14/2024

Kamasi Washington and Ethiopian Dancers light up The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a stunning blend of Jazz, Eskista, and Heritage

Ethiopian Business and Lifestyle

12/08/2024

Tsedaye Makonnen: Ethiopian American Artist Illuminates the Smithsonian with Sanctuary ‘Mekdes’

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12/06/2024

YEP Honors TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year & Ethiopian Professionals at 14th Anniversary Event

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Your Ethiopian Professionals Network - YEP

11/26/2024

Tribute to Mahmoud Ahmed: Ethiopia’s Timeless Music Icon

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11/26/2024

Flower Power: Ethiopian Wolves’ Sweet Secret Revealed

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11/22/2024

From Ethiopia to the World: Lucy at 50 – Scholar Yohannes Haile-Selassie Calls for Decolonizing Human Origins Research

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09/15/2024

Highlight: Julie Mehretu's Painted Glass Window at the Obama Presidential Center Muse

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09/12/2024

Enkutatash! Celebrating Ethiopian New Year with Joy and Culture

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09/10/2024

U.S. Election 2024: Ethiopian American Voters, Transition Teams, and the Road Ahead

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08/26/2024

Bright Minds, Brighter Futures: Ethiopian-American Heman Bekele Named TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year

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08/16/2024

Art Talk: Tadesse Mesfin Elevating the Everyday in Ethiopia

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