South Sudan and Sudan blocked appear to be seeing eye to eye on certain matters now. You may recall that borders linking the two separated countries were blocked under Omar Bashir’sleadership in 2011. An action which tremendously affected traders and the general population on both sides of the disputed lines. It also deteriorated the ties […]
Read MoreIn response to a request by the US government, Uganda has agreed to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban. Uganda, which has a long history of harboring refugees provided refuge for 1.4 million people who escaped from South Sudan’s civil war. This act further illustrates the government’s large heart and accommodating spirit as […]
Read MoreAfrican Leadership Group (ALG) just concluded its 6th year convention of the annual Afrik Impact celebrations in the cities of Denver and Aurora. It was a well-packaged combo of entertainment, education and information on wealth creation and home ownership, all brilliantly segmented and colorfully unraveled before diverse guests that graced the event from within and […]
Read MoreAfter nearly seven years of sticking with the community in Colorado, Confetti Events, the corporate publisher of Denver Digest Magazine has made some marvelous changes to a magazine that has remained “always with you”. This was following a well-advertised rebranding /relaunch party that took place on 4th September 2021. It was an open, free event, […]
Read MoreThe United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the criteria and circumstances for expedited processing; improve request for evidence (RFE) and notice of intent to deny (NOID) guidance, and increase the validity period for initial and renewal employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens […]
Read MoreThe term “Eritrea” derives from Sinus Erythraeus, the name Greek tradesmen of the third century B.C.E. gave to the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and the Africa continent (now known as the Red Sea). Later, during the Roman Empire, the Romans called it Mare Erythraeum, literary meaning “the red sea.” When Italy colonized […]
Read MoreOur youth deserves more attention to keep them mentally healthy – John Abum Meet Mr. John Abum, a soccer coach and community organizer, who is accomplishing an extraordinary feat in Aurora Colorado. He and his wife, Yayra Abum, along with a team of passionate sportsmen and women have been on a mission to positively engage […]
Read MoreEvery year, the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is the month designated to raise awareness, fight the stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. There are up to 18.1% of Americans suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. As […]
Read MoreSaturday, June 19th, 2021 was a fun-filled day in Denver Colorado. It was the first time in more than a year that a large crowd would gather in one hall, unmasked and unfazed. It was at the United Liberian Organization of Colorado’s inaugural ball night. The event was organized by ULOC to install the newly […]
Read MoreThe African community in Colorado is still celebrating one of its illustrious daughters following her selection by the New York Liberty basketball team as the sixth overall all pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Born of immigrant Nigerian parents, Edith and Peter Onyenwere, Michaela grew up in Aurora, along with two older brothers. She attended […]
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