Afrikananews

31/08/2018

(Part 2 of 3) ABDB performed at the 2018 Boston African Festival
Sunday, August 26, 2018
AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON Afrobeats Dance Boston

30/08/2018

Great opportunities for minorities to join the US Coast Guard
Benefits, eligibility, job descriptions...
By YN1 Dan P. Mims III and EMC Marquis Jean (Recruiters)
2018 AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON
Boston Commom
Sunday, August 26, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
www.gocoastguard.com

28/08/2018

Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. is looking for Africans to connect to Black Americans who want to reconnect with their (African)cultures.
Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON
www.afrimericanone.org
www.afrimericanone.org/contact-us/

27/08/2018

ABDB performed at the 2018 Boston African Festival
Sunday, 26, 2018
AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON Afrobeats Dance Boston

27/08/2018

A visitor won a ticket to travel to any African country at the 2018 Boston African Festival offered by Turkish Airline
Sunday, August 26, 2018
AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON
Turkish Airlines

09/08/2018

Enjoyable life is possible after presidency in Africa (Former president of Tanzania in Boston) Throwback
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was the fourth President of Tanzania, in office from 2005 to 2015. Prior to his election as President, he was the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 2005 under his predecessor, Benjamin Mkapa.
ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakaya_Kikwete

08/08/2018

The 2018 AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON is coming on Sunday, August 26

06/08/2018

Ethiopian Family Day Cookout 2018 in Boston (4th Annual edition)
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 (Cambridge)
Massachusetts Ethiopian Support Association - Enkutatash

19/06/2018

Awgwshto Pires - AP Records at the 2018 African festival of Lowell on Saturday, June 16, 2018
www.facebook.com/African-Festival-Lowell-211879845491313

07/06/2018

01/06/2018

ROY Afrique hosted an amazing “All White” cruise party in Boston on Memorial Day weekend. Over 2000 people attended this event. It was the 7th Annual Cruise AfriQue on May 26, 2018.

31/05/2018

Bismack Biyombo, Congolese NBA player star playing for the Orlando Magic attended in Boston the 2018 Summit hosted by the Harvard Global Health Catalyst Global Health Catalyst on May 26, 2018 “We are all here for a purpose” (DANA-FABER/Harvard Cancer Center)
Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/biyombi01.html and espn

18/05/2018

Visitors’ impressions at the 2017 AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON.
Get ready for the 2018 African Festival Boston on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in downtown Boston from morning to evening.
8th Annual edition hosted by the Shalupe Foundation

17/05/2018

Get ready for the 2018 AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON. Here an hightligh of the 2017 festival.
The African Festival of Boston is an initiative of the Shalupe Foundation a 501 c 3 non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts which aims to build a strong community, and strengthen the voice of the African Diaspora in New England. Known as "The biggest African Festival of New England" which unite the African Diaspora not only for an entertaining event but to empower communities by providing tools, via education to become self-sustainable, capacity building network, undertake collaborative efforts designed to mobilize the human and material resources of Africans for social action, development and advancement, through public awareness programs and cultural projects. Come and explore the African continent's diverse music, drum call parade, African-style face painting, health & wellness, children & family pavilion and a day of Afro-fashion show through performances by local and internationally known African artists.

10/05/2018

Sabrina Ali was voted as Miss Africa New England 2017 in Boston (6 States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut in northeastern of the United States).
She is from Somalia and studies Biology at Suffolk University in Boston to become a doctor. Here, she appeared at the 2017 African Festival of Boston talking about mental health awareness in the African community perceived as curse, but not as a curable disease. (Sabrina Ali- Miss Somalia New England 2017)

03/05/2018

“To be African, you don’t have to be black”
Event hosted by the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. (American Vibes) Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. and Africans in Boston in collaboration with the Museum of fine art Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Theme: Say my name 2018

01/05/2018

Himanuel from Hima Vision spoken word at the UMass Boston’s 2018 African Night. Theme: “Upendo and Amani” meaning Love and Peace in Swahili hosted by at the UMass Boston African Student Union in Boston on April 2018
From Himanuel himself:
I am a former foster child with a lot of varying experiences, that have given me a perception of life at an early age. I utilize the concept of sharing my experiences, thoughts, lessons, goals, inspirations, aspirations, and more to influence people, mainly youth, in to accepting who they are. While simultaneously helping them grow more into their highest potential of self. I believe freedom of expression allows you to accept trauma and begin healing. I aim to lead by example, using poetry as my freedom of expression. I hope that my words reach the ears and hearts of someone who may appreciate them. For any bookings, please email me at: [email protected].

30/04/2018

Former President of Nigeria, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo learnt true forgiveness from Mandela. President Obasanjo met him while still in prison. He was replying to a question from a guest: “Do you think the gift of Mandela and his leadership as lessons for Africa and the rest of the world, if so, what way?”

Public Leadership and Africa’s Developmental Agenda hosted by the Harvard Center for African Studies and the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School and the Center for Public Leadership on April 25, 2018 at Harvard University in Cambridge(Boston).
Part of the "African Leaders Speak" platform, the JFK Jr. Forum will hosted former presidents and prime ministers from Cape Verde, Nigeria, and Tanzania to discuss the importance of effective leadership in transforming Africa in the 21st century A Conversation with
H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999-2007)
H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (2005-2015)
H.E. Carlos Veiga, Former Prime Minister of Cape Verde (1991-2000)
Thoko Moyo (Moderator), Associate Dean for Communications and Public Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

27/04/2018

Tufts African Students Organisation 's Cookout to celebrate their heritage in Medford(Boston).
April 21, 2018
Tufts University is a leader in American higher education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at research and providing students with a personal experience. Our unique combination of research and liberal arts attracts students, faculty and staff who thrive in our environment of curiosity, creativity and engagement.
www.tufts.edu

26/04/2018

Soon, home delivery of African groceries (food) in Boston by OjaExpress .
Africans in Boston invited Oja express to introduce their services to Bostonians
OjaExpress serves as a turnkey platform for small to medium sized ethnic grocers, helping them to enhance their omni- channel capabilities. In addition to helping grocers, OjaExpress helps customers shop for groceries from their favorite cultural grocers, as well as expose non-native eaters to different ethnic fares and spices.

Boyede Sobitan witnessed the difficulties Nigerian families living on Chicago’s predominately Black South Side experienced in finding key ingredients for many of their popular dishes. Coming from a Nigerian family himself, he says he understood the importance of easily accessing those ingredients. He saw the problem and felt called to solve it, he says. And thus, OjaExpress was born. The delivery app for African and Caribbean foods was his solution to the lack of cultural grocery stores in Chicago.
http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/in-our-cities/oja-express-inourcities-chicago

25/04/2018

Africans living or visiting Boston invited to visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston .
The Museum is located in downtown Boston and it has also African arts Galleries from different African countries, restaurants, event halls...
The original MFA (Museum of Fine Art-Boston) opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the nation’s centennial. Built in Copley Square, the MFA was then home to 5,600 works of art. Over the next several years, the collection and number of visitors grew exponentially, and in 1909 the Museum moved to its current home on Huntington Avenue.
Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world; the collection encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. We welcome more than one million visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.

24/04/2018

Miss Akwaaba Boston University 2018 (A Taste of Africa)

All 3 pageants were great, but there could be only one winner.
1.Cytnthia Aroke (Computer Science, Cameroonian-American),
2. Hodan Hashi (Political Science, Somalia) and
3.Faridat Ilupeju (Health Science, Nigerian ).

Judges:
1. Goodwin Nnana is journalist with extensive reporting experience in Africa. He worked for many years reporting for print and broadcast media in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. He also served as Africa correspondent for media outfits in London, Paris and Barcelona. He is currently the President of the Nigerian American Multi-Service Association (NAMSA)

2. Victoria Olakojo graduated from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business last May, and currently works as Business Analyst for a tech consulting firm. She was born in Ibadan, Nigeria and is proud of her Yoruba heritage. During her time at Boston University she served as an EBoard member and was captain of the Afrithms Dance Troupe for two years.

3. Leonard Tsh*tenge grew up between Democratic Republic and Gabon (Africa) and migrated with his family to Boston at 16. He studied at Fisk University. He is the founder/CEO of consciously Exposed and served on the Reader Committee of the Mandela Washington D.C Fellowship for Young African Leaders launched by President Obama. He is also a certified Boston Poet approved by the Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture and the Boston Planning and Development Agency.

Boston University “ Akwaaba”, A taste of Africa 2018. A Celebration of Africa was hosted by African Student Organization of Boston University.

23/04/2018

Part 2 of 5, Eritrean and Ethiopian Traditional Dance at the Boston University University (EESA).
The Boston University 's African Student Organization celebration of Africa this year's with a Cultural Show, Akwaaba: A Taste of Africa.
The EESA Dance team has combined different tribal dances for this performance.
The Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association (EESA) is an organization on Boston University’s campus that aspires to promote their culture throughout the university. EESA hopes to raise awareness about the rich history of their people and aims to strengthen the bond between their students as well as their relationship with the Boston University by creating a presence on campus.

22/04/2018

A poem by Hodan Hashi at Boston University "Akwaaba" 2018 Celebration of Africa
Hodan Hashi is a sophomore at Boston University studying Political Science with a minor in African American Studies on a pre-law track. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya, but her family is originally from Somalia. She moved to Boston when she was 2, and has called this city home ever since.

21/04/2018

Selah performing “Eyin L’aoba” which translates to “You are King” at 2018 Boston University celebration of Africa “Akwaaba” A taste of Africa
Sarah, Sharleen, david, Emmanuel share a unique friendship, in which together, they express theier love for music and faith in songs. They perfomed a song un botht Yoruba and English called “Eyin L’aoba” which translates to “You are King”

20/04/2018

Cynthia Aroke poem “Traveling” at the Boston University 's 2018 celebration of Africa: Akwaaba” A taste of Africa.
Cynthia Aroke is an American born Cameroonian. She studies Computer Science and Statistics at Boston University.
She also runs on the track and field team for Boston University. She loves making people smile, learning new things, and napping. In her little free time, she enjoys writing poetry, petting dogs, satisfying her Candy Crush add addiction, and wondering where all her free time goes.

19/04/2018

Fashion Show by the The House Of Nahdra presented with collection called “Afro Future delicacy” at the Boston University “ Akwaaba”, a taste of Africa 2018. A Celebration of Africa was hosted by African Student Organization of Boston University.
A line designed by Nadhra that encompasses the many cultures and designs of Africa with her own twist.

18/04/2018

Afrithms performing at the Boston University 's 2018 celebration of Africa: Akwaaba” A taste of Africa.
Afrithms is Boston University African Dance Troupe that seek to show appreciation of African Culture throughout the African Diaspora.
Over the years, Afrithms has grown into a well know dance team in the greater Area of Boston by combining traditional and modern routine.

18/04/2018

African poem with Tinu Bello at the Boston University's 2018 celebration of Africa :Akwaaba” A taste of Africa.
Tinu Bello was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and she is currently a medical student at Boson University. She is passionate about women’s health and aims to pursue a career in obstetric and urogynecologic medicine. She balances her love for science with a passion for poetry which she uses to spark dialogue about subjects that her community often retreats from. She recently released her debut collection of poetry and short stories titled “Twirling in The Flames” which has received raving reviews. Tinu looks to continue effecting change in her world with her words, and in the future, with her skills. (https://www.facebook.com/MikaJebs)

17/04/2018

Eritrean and Ethiopian Traditional Dance at the Boston University (EESA).
The Boston University 's African Student Organization celebration of Africa this year's with a Cultural Show, Akwaaba: A Taste of Africa.
The EESA Dance team has combined different tribal dances for this performance.
The Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association (EESA) is an organization on Boston University’s campus that aspires to promote their culture throughout the university. EESA hopes to raise awareness about the rich history of their people and aims to strengthen the bond between their students as well as their relationship with the Boston University by creating a presence on campus.

17/04/2018

Boston University's African Student Organization is happy to celebrate this year's Cultural Show, Akwaaba: A Taste of Africa! Akwaaba means welcome in Twi, a Ghanaian dialect of the Akan language and BU A*O welcomed everyone to a show that encompassed fashion lines that took breaths away, food from West and East Africa, and performances that had people at the edge of their seats.

16/04/2018

A word from the 2018 MTI Sloan conference hosts with Tosin (co-chair)
The MIT Sloan Africa Business Club MIT Sloan Africa Business Club 8th Annual Africa Innovate Conference: “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) .
Keynote speech with Sara Menker - Founder & CEO, Gro Intelligence
The annual Africa Innovate Conference is a unique and intimate forum that brings together leading entrepreneurs and change-agents from across the African continent. The conference attracts over 350 business leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, students, professors, and alumni, all with strong interests in Africa.
The theme for this year is “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”.
With this theme, the conference explored digitization and its role in transforming the way we live and conduct business across Africa. Through a series of keynotes, panels, and workshops, the conference unpacked the lessons from and future of digital transformation on the continent. The conference also included a Career & Innovation Expo for attendees to network for jobs across Africa.

16/04/2018

DNA testing of Black Americans is bringing business opportunities to Africa by Khalid David (MBA student at MTI) at the 2018 MIT Sloan Africa Business Club 8th Annual Africa Innovate Conference: “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”. in Cambridge(Boston) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

16/04/2018

Takes from African high-tech entrepreneurs at the 2018 MIT Sloan Africa Business Club 8th Annual Africa Innovate Conference: “Digitization for Inclusive Growth” in Cambridge (Boston) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

16/04/2018

We are wrapping up today the 2018 Mit Sloan Africa business club conference with the interviews from the guests and hosts on “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”
This week, we will highlight the 2018 Boston University African students’ celebration of Africa. The theme this year is “Wakwaaba”, A taste of Africa. We have amazing performances for you.

11/04/2018

Sara Menker at the 2018 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MIT Sloan Africa Business Club Africa Innovate Conference “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”. (Keynote speaker) in Cambridge (Boston).
The MIT Sloan Africa Business Club 8th Annual Africa Innovate Conference: “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”. Keynote speech with Sara Menker - Founder & CEO, Gro Intelligence
The annual Africa Innovate Conference is a unique and intimate forum that brings together leading entrepreneurs and change-agents from across the African continent. The conference attracts over 350 business leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers, students, professors, and alumni, all with strong interests in Africa.
The theme for this year is “Digitization for Inclusive Growth”.
With this theme, the conference explored digitization and its role in transforming the way we live and conduct business across Africa. Through a series of keynotes, panels, and workshops, the conference unpacked the lessons from and future of digital transformation on the continent. The conference also included a Career & Innovation Expo for attendees to network for jobs across Africa.

MIT Facts
+ $3.3 billions Operating Expenditures (Fiscal Year 2016)
o http://web.mit.edu/facts/financial.html
+ 70 nobel prize winners
o www.bestmastersprograms.org
$51,520 tuition for undergraduates and graduates for the 2018-2019 academic year
o https://sfs.mit.edu
+11,000 students in in sept 2014
o wikipedia.org

03/04/2018

The purpose of the 2018 African Night hosted by the Harvard African Students Association on March 24, 2018 at the Harvard University in Cambridge (Boston areas) Them: Reclaiming the Narrative.

03/04/2018

Keynote Speaker: Mahtem Shirferraw (Ethiopian Eritrean poet and visual artist) at the 2018 African Night hosted by the Harvard African Students Association on March 24, 2018 at the Harvard University in Cambridge (Boston areas) Them: Reclaiming the Narrative.