Today: November 21, 2024
Liberian immigrants under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program are now qualified for work authorization till June 30, 2026. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of work authorization for Liberians this September following a memorandum from President Joe…
In what many would describe as a historic gathering of African diaspora leaders and advocates, the African diaspora united in a show of support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, marking a pivotal moment in the intersection of African voices…
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old Ethiopian immigrant from Annandale, Virginia, has been named as TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year for his innovative creation of a soap that could revolutionize skin cancer treatment. Bekele’s groundbreaking work aims to provide a more accessible method…
Three years ago when Nneka Echikunwoke arrived at the Tokyo Olympics, she had to leave even before the show even started because Nigeria is listed among “high-risk” doping countries. Fast forward to the ongoing Olympics in Paris, she has won Silver for…
Annette Addo-Yobo makes history as the first immigrant-born Miss Texas, overcoming citizenship challenges. She plans to use platform to advocate for autism awareness.…
Under this new program, the White House Reief Program, approximately 500,000 undocumented spouses who have been in the country for at least 10 years will be shielded from deportation and given a pathway to citizenship and legal work authorization.…
Yewande Komolafe's "My Everyday Lagos" offers a refreshing dive into Nigerian cuisine, documenting traditional recipes and the cultural mosaic of her heritage. Reflecting on her eighteen years as an undocumented immigrant, she narrates without shame, embracing vulnerability to resonate with others sharing…
Holloway Legal, spearheaded by April Holloway, specializes in asylum, visa, and domestic violence cases, offering compassionate and personalized legal services with a focus on clients who have faced significant traumas.…
Credit score is crucial to US residents. Higher credit scores help you gain trust from lenders to borrow more money. If you are a diaspora starting fresh in the US, you don’t want to miss these tips! 1. Apply for a credit…
Last year, in 2022, I found myself reflecting on the significance of Juneteenth and why Africans in the diaspora, both in the United States and on the continent, should embrace and celebrate this holiday. In an article I wrote titled “How Africans…
