Haile Gebrselassie Featured Speaker at Girls Gotta Run Fundraiser
Haile Gebrselassie is featured speaker at the GGRF event on Monday, November 8, 2010.
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Ethiopian Community Mourns Death of Young Man, Demands Justice
Ethiopian and D.C. community came together to remember the life of Ali Mohammed.
Ethiopian Community to Hold Vigil For Beating Death Victim
Friends and family of the young man who was beaten to death last week hold vigil.
A Novelist’s Voice, Both Exotic and Midwestern
Dinaw Mengestu is one of a cosmopolitan new generation of Ethiopian American writers.
Ethiopian Airlines Appoints First Female Captain
Captain Amsale Gualu Endegnanew has been named Ethiopian Airlines’ first female captain.
Missing Ethiopian Limo Driver Found Alive
The Ethiopian limo driver near Atlanta who had been missing since last week has been found alive.
In Ethiopia, a System Built to Go the Distance
Haile Gebrselassie, the world-record holder, competes in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7.
Injera In Harlem: Black Atlas Spotlights Zoma
As part of a travel piece for Black Atlas, Nelson George stops by Zoma in Harlem.
Ethiopian troupe brings shoulder dancing to L.A.
Above: The Beta Dance Troupe performs Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Westside JCC Auditorium, 5870 W. Olympic Los Angeles, Calif.…
Hub of Africa Fashion Week Photos
Hot shots from The Hub of Africa Fashion Week, which took place in Addis Ababa last month.
Birtukan Mideksa Released From Prison
Ethiopia released the country’s most prominent opposition leader from jail on Wednesday.
Abi Mariam: Young Humanitarian of the Year
Abi Miriam has been named Young Humanitarian of the Year by St. Mary Hospital Foundation.
Living The Ethiopian-American Dream
Above – Marketplace Africa showcases two Ethiopians living the American dream. They are two success stories in America. WATCH
World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Gebisa Ejeta Named Science Envoy
The Ethiopian-born scientist is one of three Americans who are selected to represent the U.S.
National Coffee Day Celebrated In USA
Above: USA celebrated ‘The National Coffee Day’ on Sept 29. Coffee is the second most consumed in the world, next…
Zena Bel Band at L’Orange Bleue
Addis Ababa-based Zena Bel Band will be performing at L’Orange Bleu in New York City on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.
Ethiopia Claims High Ground In Right-To-Nile Debate
Ethiopians say they could use some of the Nile’s headwaters to become a hydropower superpower in Africa.
Tayitu Cultural Center To Commemorate 10th Anniversary
The D.C. based Tayitu Cultural Center will celebrate its tenth
anniversary on October 3, 2010 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Fundraising for Gemini Health Care Group
Above: Dr. Mehert Mandefro, member of White House Fellows Class of 2010, will deliver the keynote address at the Gemini-…
Teza Los Angeles-Opening Weekend Events
The Los Angeles screening of the award winning film Teza is scheduled to open on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Laemmle’s Santa Monica 4-Plex in Santa Monica.
Update: Ethiopian PM takes to the podium
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi spoke at Columbia, but faced tough questions.
Atlanta to Host The 2011 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) has announced that Atlanta will be hosting the organization’s soccer tournament for 2011.
Defar makes stellar half-marathon debut
Former world 5000m record-holder Meseret Defar sets a US all-comers’ record of 67:44 in Philadelphia.
Backstage With Danny Mekonnen and Melaku Belay at Joe’s Pub in New York
Tadias TV caught up with Debo band’s founder and Fendika’s group leader at Joe’s Pub.
Hillary Clinton Greets Winners of 2010 Democracy Video Challenge
The winners of the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge were greeted by Secretary of State Clinton.
Sheba To Perform Live At Joe’s Pub Saturday September 18
Above: Sheba Sahlemariam will perform at Joe’s Pub, NYC, on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM. (Courtesy photo) Tadias…
Twice in a Lifetime: New Film Documents Debo Band’s Journey to East Africa
Debo Band’s recent musical performance at the 7th Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar is now featured in a documentary film entitled Twice in a Lifetime.
Forbes’ Interview With Liya Kebede About The WIE Symposium
Forbes.com interviews WIE Symposium panelist Liya Kebede about new women leaders.
Melkam Addis Amet! (Happy Ethiopian New Year!)
Above: We wish our readers Melkam Addis Amet! (Happy New Year!). Enjoy Teddy Afro’s Abebayehosh via YouTube – (Yoniii)
On the Nile, Egypt cuts water use as Ethiopia dams for power
There is a battle over the historic river as upstream nations reject old, unfair pacts.
LA Premiere Of Teza To Honor The Late UCLA Professor Teshome Gabriel
The LA premiere of Haile Gerima’s movie Teza will also honor the late Dr. Teshome H. Gabriel.
Little Ethiopia Grows Up: One of D.C.’s biggest immigrant communities steps off the political sidelines
Dil Belay once supported Adrian Fenty, but now he’s all in for Vince Gray.
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
Clinton has invited the Sole Rebels founder as a panelist at the upcoming event.
Berkeley: Rich African food helps Ethiopians mark Enkutatash
Above: Ethiopians in the Bay Area celebrated Enkutatash at an outdoor festival at Berkeley’s Civic Center Park on Sunday. Oakland…
The Hazards Of Doing Good: “Famine and Foreigners” In Ethiopia
Above: A new book by Peter Gill argues that Ethiopia’s cycle of famine is made worse by successive failures of…
Ethiopian Torontonians Gearing Up For 12th Ethiopian Day Celebration
The day long event features a variety of booths, arts, crafts, food and live entertainment – including Ethiopian music, reggae and other African grooves.
How Abraham Zegeye Built A School In His Native Country
The owner of Abe’s Six Pack Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, heads to Ethiopia to visit his new school.
Dr. Mehret Mandefro, Mahmoud Ahmed to Headline 3rd GHCG Gala
Gemini Health Care Group to hold 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala on Sept 25, in Arlington, VA.
Death of Ethiopian runner Berhanu a suicide
Above: Ethiopian distance runner Dejene Berhanu, 29, was reported dead last Sunday by his management firm. (RRW) Race Results Weekly…
Ethiopia Devalues Its Currency by 17 Percent
Above: Ethiopia’s Central Bank announced Wednesday that the birr has been devalued from roughly 13 birr to the dollar to…
Here I come New York: Mahmoud Ahmed Live at SOB’s on September 18
Mahmoud Ahmed will perfrom in New York City at SOB’s on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
Getty Ambau On His Novel Desta
Desta narrates a family saga spanning three generations and dealing with their mysterious past.
Hub of Africa Fashion Week to Take Place in Addis Ababa
The week will showcase the latest collections in clothing, footwear and accessories from local designers.
MLK’s Dream: An Ethiopian Perspective
An Ethiopian student discovers MLK and his message during his undergraduate years at an American college.
Senator Feingold Introduces Tougher Human Rights Legislation on Ethiopia
Feingold has introduced a bill entitled “Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia.”
Paintings Inspired by Trip to Ethiopia on Display in Ohio and Kentucky
Two solo exhibitions featuring new paintings inspired by Peter Gooch’s recent trip to Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s capital city: Make it prettier and cheaper
Architects want to make Addis Ababa much nicer – one of the higher densities of slum dwellers in the world.
Russian Explorer Claims Unusual Access to the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia
The Voice of Russia is reporting that celebrity explorer and ordained Orthodox deacon Fyodor Konyukhov has been given the unusual access to view the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia.
New Youth Library in Ethiopia Makes Impossible Dream Reality
CNN hero Yohannes Gebregeorgis inaugurates another facility in Ethiopia where children can read books: The Segenat Children and Youth Library in Mekele.
Ethiopian Reggae in DC: Eyob Mekonen With Zion Band & Dawit Melese
Eyob Mekonen along with Zion Band and Dawit Melese will perform in Washington D.C. during Labor Day weekend.
Miss Mexico takes Miss Universe crown
Beauty queens from Albania to Zambia flew to Las Vegas to compete in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant. The winner turned out to have one of the shortest commutes.
USDFA Sends $300000 Worth of Med-Equipment to Ethiopia
The cargo is intended to furnish a new hospital under construction in the Oromo region of Ethiopia.
Part Three Exclusive: Teshome Mitiku Plans to Return to Ethiopia
In the last segment, his years abroad, his musician daughter Emila, and his plans to return to Ethiopia.
Debo Band Gears Up for U.S Tour With Fendika
Debo band’s upcoming U.S. tour highlights Fendika, a traditional Azmari group from Ethiopia.
Video: Georgia Police Bust Man with Rare African Drug
Above: Khat is a plant that grows in parts of Africa, mainly in Somalia and Ethiopia. Investigators say when they…
Voting Begins For 2010 Top Ethiopian Websites of The Year
The 2010 listing will include Alexa’s global ranking as well as voters choices of the most popular internet resources.
Two Ethiopians revel in half marathon wins
Above: Ezkyas Sisay of Ethiopia approaches the finish line in Balboa Park to win the men’s division of the 2010…
Washington Post Highlights Henok Tesfaye
U Street Parking has been awarded parking contracts worth millions to oversee Dulles & National airports.
Made in Ethiopia: Sole Rebels Wins Eco-Bold Green Award
Sole Rebels, has been named winner of Eco-Bold’s Green Award under the “Best Shoes” category.
Maids in Ethiopia: A Sign of Elitism?
Above: What I did not know as a child but know now as an adult is that maids and those…
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament: Delay to announce host city has Toronto organizers fed up
Toronto risks losing offer from the Royal York Hotel if delay continues.
Part Two: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
Part two highlights the reasons for his abrupt departure from Ethiopia forty years ago.
At White House dinner celebrating Ramadan, Obama Strongly Backs Islam Center Near 9/11 Site
Above: President Obama delivered remarks at a White House dinner celebrating Ramadan. Photograph: Luke Sharrett/ NYT News Update The New…
`Lucy’ species used stone tools, study says
In a 2009 photo, project leader Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged excavates a freshly found 3.4 million years old Rhino fossil carved up using stone tools.
Dispute Leaves Miss Ethiopia Without Prize
Miss Ethiopia 2010 was to receive a brand new Lifan 320, but the sponsor says there was no such deal.
Ethiopian Artist Tibebe Terffa Paints Kentucky
Paintings inspired by Tibebe Terffa’s recent visit to Kentucky goes on display this week in Stanford.
Seattle: Ethiopians seek help to open a community center
Ethiopians in Seattle are trying to start a new community center for activities and cultural events.
Top Chef DC: Cooking Up Some Ethiopian Cuisine
Top Chef Masters winner Marcus Samuelsson meets the cheffers for some quickfiring.
Part One: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
The artist talks about his extensive music career, his memories of Ethiopia and his daughter Emilia.
President Obama Meets With Young African Leaders At The White House
Obama hosted 115 young African leaders from the public and private sectors at the White House.
Dibaba wins 10,000 race at African championships
Double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia beat world champion Linet Masai of Kenya in the women’s 10,000 meters at the African Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Farmers in Kansas seek to expand test plots of Ethiopian grain into marketable fields of teff
Above: Teff is gluten free and known for its flood and drought resistance. This year 150 acres was planted in…
Ethiopia signs peace deal with Ogaden rebel group
The Ethiopian government is to sign a peace deal with the United Western Somali Liberation Front.
Ethiopian Youth Lobby Senators to Pass Law Protecting Girls
20 young people from the Ethiopian Community Center in D.C. descended on the U.S. Senate.
New York Times Highlights Abyssinian Fund
NYT highlights the Abyssinian Fund, a project by Harlem’s legendary Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Addis Voice Relaunches Its Newest Website
Addis Voice has unveiled its newest online design featuring a significant relaunch of its website.
Africa-USA Business Executives Convention to Take Place in Las Vegas
Over a thousand African business leaders are expected to convene in Las Vegas in November.
Spotlight on Photographer Aida Muluneh – Video
Aida Muluneh has won the 2010 International Award of Photography by CRAF in Italy.
Genzebe Dibaba Takes Gold at World Junior Championships
Genzebe Dibaba has won the women’s 5000m final race at the World Junior Championships.
THE WINNER IS: The 2010 Miss Africa USA Crown Goes To Miss FiFi Souma of Guinea
The 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant, which celebrates its 5th anniversary, took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday.
Obama to Host White House Forum with Young African Leaders
President Obama is set to play host to a large contingent of young African leaders next month.
A World Cup Education Legacy for Africa?
With the successful conclusion of Africa’s first World Cup, it remains to be seen what the broader legacy of the event will be for sub-Saharan Africa.
Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show
Teddy Afro was greeted by his adoring fans with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in New York City.
Either/Orchestra: A Secret Concert with Teshome Mitiku, a Great Ethiopian Voice
The Either/Orchestra has an upcoming show at the prestigious Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4th featuring Teshome Mitiku.
Teddy Afro to Rock NYC This Weekend
Teddy Afro’s upcoming show promises to be the city’s biggest Ethiopian music event in two years.
Liya Kebede: Protests Aren’t What We Should Remember About The G8
Liya Kebede highlights a topic that failed to garner media attention during the G8 summit.
Lelisa Desisa sets new Boilermaker 15k course record in New York
The fastest Boilermaker 15k in history was won by Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia in 42:46 in Utica, New York.
Bomb blasts devastate Kampala night life
The police said that the latest suspects included people from Uganda, Somalia and Ethiopia.
Photo Journal: 5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum and Exhibition in DC
Tadias caught part of the 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition in D.C.
Galerie Alternance Features Works By Fikru Gebre Mariam
An exhibition featuring recent paintings by Fikru Gebre Mariam opened at Galerie Alternance.
Toward creating an Ethiopian Israeli Peace Corps
Afro-Israeli Peace Corps of Ethiopian Jews is “very positive, pragmatic, and doable,” says the author.
5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum & Exhibition Opens in D.C
The 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition is taking place in D.C. this weekend.
Photo Journal: San Jose Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010
Thousands of Ethiopian-Americans and their families gathered in San Jose last week.
Busted for Khat at Memphis Smart Mart
Above: Ethiopian man has been charged with possession and an intent to sell Khat, a controlled substance in the U.S.…
World’s first illustrated Christian bible discovered at Ethiopian monastery
The world’s earliest illustrated Christian book has been found at a remote Ethiopian monastery
Teddy Afro to Perform in New York City
Teddy Afro will perform in Manhattan on Saturday, July 17th, 2010, at 630 Second ave, b/n 34th & 35th streets.
On the South Lawn of the White House
Tadias received a wonderful note from Professor Ayele Bekerie at Cornell University who recently attended an event at the White House with two of his former students.
Spotlight on Actress Tigist Selam
Tigist Selam plays an Ethiopian-German character in a new web series called “Left Unsaid.”
Toronto Says It Has What It Takes to Host the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
Leaders in Toronto say it is time for Canada to host the North American Tournament.
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010: Spotlight on New York Team Abay
Team Abay has been described “Built New York Tough.” The group is one of 27 teams taking part at 27th annual Ethio Soccer Tournament in San Jose, California.