BLM Network Establishes $12M Grant Fund
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has established a fund worth more…
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Photos: Ethiopians Show Solidarity with Black Lives Matter in D.C.
Last week Ethiopian-Americans marched from the State Department to the Lincoln Memorial to express solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
US to Name New Ambassador to Ethiopia
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: June 16th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) – The White House announced its intent to…
Spotlight: Amsale Among 8 Black Wedding Dress Designers To Have on Your Radar
PopSugar Beyond the obvious, big-name wedding dress designers is a world of smaller labels with bespoke processes that allow designers…
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THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: June 19th, 2020 WHO warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ as coronavirus accelerates; Americas now hardest…
Ruth Negga: Six Things to Know About the Actress
Ruth Negga made history by becoming the first black Ophelia at the National Theatre in London. Negga then took on an equally complex role as the title character in Hamlet.
UPDATE: Tussle for Nile Control Escalates as Dam Talks Falter
Bloomberg Updated: June 18th, 2020 A last ditch attempt to resolve a decade-long dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over a…
The African American Freedom Struggle & Ethiopia’s War Against Fascism
Quartz Africa By Zecharias Zelalem The Intertwined Histories of the African American Freedom Struggle and Ethiopia’s War Against Fascism The…
Top Voice of America Editors Resign
The Washington Post Top Voice of America editors resign amid strife with White House, arrival of new Trump-appointed director The…
Biden Running Mate Search Zeroes in on Four Black Women (U.S. Election Update)
The Washington Post Biden running mate search zeroes in on group that includes at least four black women Joe Biden’s…
Watch: Kelela’s “Rewind” Among 10 Songs That Tell Stories Of The Black Experience
Colorado Public Radio It has been a long week and a half. Black Lives Matter protesters have taken to the…
The Ethiopian Entrepreneur Who Wants to Disrupt The Paper Industry
Bethelhem is co-founder and CEO of Zafree Papers, a company that is introducing a 100% tree-free paper pulp made from agricultural waste.
COVID-19: Ethiopia Cases Approach 4,000
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: June 18th, 2020 World Bank Provides Additional Support to Help Ethiopia Mitigate Economic Impacts of COVID-19…
New CPS grad Yonas Gebregziabher aims to be ‘the doctor that many Ethiopians wish they had’ (Chicago Sun-Times)
Chicago Sun-Times When Yonas Gebregziabher moved from Ethiopia to the United States in 2014, the only English he knew was…
Photos: Ethiopians Show Solidarity with Black Lives Matter in D.C.
Last week Ethiopian-Americans marched from the State Department to the Lincoln Memorial to express solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
UPDATE: Ethiopian Army Official Says Country Will Defend Itself Over Dam (AP)
The Associated Press By ELIAS MESERET Updated: June 12th, 2020 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s deputy army chief on…
REUTERS’ Birthday Shoutout To Kenenisa
REUTERS SPORT-ON THIS DAY: Born June 13, 1982: Kenenisa Bekele NAIROBI — Ethiopia’s three-time Olympic and five-time world champion Kenenisa…
Spotlight: The Chicago Defender, One of America’s Oldest Black Newspapers
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: June 11th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) – Since 1905 The Chicago Defender — one…
In Ethiopia, Ruling Party Extends PM Term
The Associated Press By ELIAS MESERET Ethiopian PM’s term extended as election delayed for virus ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) —…
How the BLM Movement Went Mainstream
The Washington Post The three words were once a controversial rallying cry against racial profiling and police violence. Now, “Black…
Ethiopia COVID-19 Cases Reach 3,345
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: June 14th, 2020 As coronavirus cases rise in U.S., public health experts urge caution U.S. nears…
Michelle Obama’s Graduation Speech Encourages Activism Beyond Hashtags and Posts
Variety Michelle Obama kicked off her “Dear Class of 2020” graduation speech with a list of uncomfortable questions and truths.…
Speaker of Ethiopia’s Upper House Resigns After Polls Postponed
Reuters June 8, 2020 ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s upper house speaker resigned on Monday in apparent protest at the postponement…
In Ethiopia PM Urges Patience as Delayed Election Stokes Tensions
Bloomberg By Samuel Gebre Ethiopia’s prime minister called on opposition members to be patient amid concerns that the postponement of…
From Tadias Archives: African American & Ethiopia Relations
Over the years Tadias has featured several original stories highlighting the long history of people to people relations between African Americans and Ethiopians dating back more than 200 years.
Diaspora: We’re All African Americans
The Associated Press Protesters Flood U.S. Streets in Huge, Peaceful Push for Change (UPDATE) Tens of thousands of protesters streamed…
D.C. Mayor Renames Street Outside White House ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ (UPDATE)
The Washington Post ‘Black Lives Matter’: In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends message to Trump D.C. Mayor Muriel E.…
An Open Letter to PM Abiy Ahmed Ali
Medium By Lydia A. Gorfu Dear Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, As a leader of an uncolonised African nation, you…
Ethiopic Studies Endowment at University of Toronto Update
The Board of Directors of Bikila Award — the organization which has been spearheading the fundraising campaign since 2015 — released a report last week detailing its efforts.
In Pictures: Protests Across America
The Associated Press Nation’s streets calmest in days; police credit curfews MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The nation’s streets were calmer than…
Obama Steps Out as America Confronts Confluence of Crises
Former President Barack Obama is taking on an increasingly public role as the nation confronts a confluence of historic crises that has reshaped the November election.
Bolé Road & Jomo Furniture Among 17 Black-owned Home Brands to Support
House Beautiful Black-Owned Home Brands to Support Right Now Over the past week, the country erupted in protests stemming from…
Ethiopia Coronavirus Cases Jump to 1,805
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: June 5th, 2020 US Deaths From Coronavirus Surpass 100,000 Milestone Confirmed coronavirus cases in Ethiopia has…
How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change: By Barack Obama
Medium By Barack Obama As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in…
‘We’re sick of it’: Anger Over Police Killings Shatters US
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Americans began cleaning up charred and glass-strewn streets Sunday after another night of unrest…
Marcus Samuelsson is Re-Building Communities in Harlem and Beyond
From day one of this global health crisis — Marcus Samuelsson has been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 that has so far claimed more than 100,000 American lives.
President Obama On George Floyd’s Death
NPR Former President Barack Obama says he shares the “anguish” that many feel about George Floyd, a black man who…
Ethiopia Opens Telecoms for Sale
AFP Ethiopia Unlocks One of the World’s Last Closed Telecoms Markets Addis Ababa (AFP) — For delivery man Sisay Alebachew,…
WATCH: Q&A with Cast and Crew of “Enchained (ቁራኛዬ) Live From Ethiopia
The Zoom program, which was moderated by BBC journalist Hewete Haileselassie, featured the film’s director, actors and cinematographer.
Ethiopia Coronavirus Cases Jump to 1,344
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: June 2nd, 2020 US Deaths From Coronavirus Surpass 100,000 Milestone Confirmed coronavirus cases in Ethiopia has…
In US Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 100,000
The Associated Press US Deaths From Coronavirus Surpass 100,000 Milestone The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus…
No Lockdown, Few Ventilators, But Ethiopia is Beating Covid-19
THE FINANCIAL TIMES The country has harnessed community healthcare to great effect to fight the pandemic Pick-up the phone in…
Biden Calls Trump “An Absolute Fool” for Mocking Face Masks (U.S. Election Update)
CNN Biden blasts Trump for mocking face masks Joe Biden called President Donald Trump “an absolute fool” on Tuesday for…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 28th, 2020 US Deaths From Coronavirus Surpass 100,000 Milestone Confirmed coronavirus cases in Ethiopia has…
NYT Memorializes U.S. Coronavirus Victims
The Guardian ‘Incalculable loss’: New York Times covers front page with Covid-19 death notices As the US approaches the grim…
Ethiopia Elections Unlikely Before April
Bloomberg By Samuel Gebre Ethiopia Says Elections Unlikely to Happen Before April Ethiopia said it’s unlikely to hold elections before…
Spotlight: Ethiopia’s First Private Ambulance System Tebita Adds Services Addressing COVID19
This past month Tebita announced their launch of new services in Addis Abeba to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global COVID-19 Cases Approach 5 Million
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 28th, 2020 WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day as cases approach five million…
Enchained (ቁራኛዬ): Special Lockdown Screening & Q&A – Sunday, May 24th
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: May 18th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) – This coming Sunday on May 24th the…
COVID-19 & Elections: Media Round-up From Ethiopia & U.S.
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: May 18th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) – As Ethiopian Americans we were eagerly looking…
Watch: Obama’s Message to Class of 2020
The Washington Post Obama Says U.S. Leaders Have Botched Pandemic Response Former president Barack Obama criticized the nation’s leaders for…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 25th, 2020 WHO head says vaccines, medicines must be fairly shared to beat COVID-19 U.S.…
Ethiopian Athletes Raise Funds to Fight Virus in Virtual Run (AP)
AP By ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Tirunesh Dibaba ran in an empty stadium and Kenenisa Bekele inside…
Spike Lee’s ‘Love Letter’ to New York
i-D Vice Magazine Spike Lee’s new short film is a poignant love letter to NYC With most of the world…
In NYC Queen of Sheba Restaurant Provides Lunch For Frontline Workers
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: May 15th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) – The restaurant industry has been among the…
Israel Gets First Ethiopia-born Minister
BBC Israel is set to get its first Ethiopia-born minister, with the nomination of a female MP brought there in…
Photographers & Artists in Ethiopia & Diaspora Launch COVID-19 Fundraising
Organizers state that their fundraising effort is geared toward providing assistance to street children in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia Calls on Diaspora Doctors (AFP)
AFP Ethiopia calls on expertise of diaspora doctors to stay ahead of coronavirus curve Addis Ababa – Every weekday at…
Ethiopia’s Only Ventilator Expert Races to Train Others as Virus Spreads
Reuters By Dawit Endeshaw ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – As the coronavirus epidemic gains a foothold in Ethiopia, Habtamu Kehali’s skills…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 16th, 2020 WHO head says vaccines, medicines must be fairly shared to beat COVID-19 U.S.…
1st Ethiopian-American Judge Nina Ashenafi Re-elected for 3rd Term
Judge Nina Ashenafi was automatically reelected to the Leon County bench in Florida after her lone opponent dropped out, saying the coronavirus crisis made it too difficult to proceed.
Covid-19: Biden on Trump’s False Choice’
The Washington Post By Joe Biden How the White House coronavirus response presents us with a false choice The coronavirus,…
‘Absolute Chaotic Disaster’: Obama Hits Trump’s Coronavirus Response in U.S.
Reuters In leaked call, Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Barack Obama described…
Ethiopia Coronavirus Cases Surpass 300
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 16th, 2020 WHO head says vaccines, medicines must be fairly shared to beat COVID-19 U.S.…
U.S. Jobless Rate Spikes to 14.7%, Highest Since Great Depression
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great…
Q&A: Ethiopia Health Minister Lia Tadesse
Lia Tadesse became Ethiopia’s health minister in mid-March, a day before the nation registered its first case of coronavirus. She talks about the measures being rolled out to keep the country safe.
PM Abiy Warns of Opposition Power Grab Amid Pandemic
AFP Addis Ababa (AFP) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Thursday that opposition politicians were trying to exploit uncertainty…
U.S. Election: Who Should Biden’s VP Be?
The Washington Post Joe Biden is looking for a running mate. Many Democrats have strong ideas — and few agree.…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 11th, 2020 Researchers double U.S. COVID-19 death forecast, citing eased restrictions Confirmed Ethiopia coronavirus cases…
The Obamas to Deliver Nationwide Graduation Speeches for Class of 2020
ABC News Former President Barack Obama will be holding a televised graduation event for the high school class of 2020,…
PM Abiy’s COVID-19 Op-Ed on WEF Blog
World Economic Forum By Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia How can the world help Africa through covid-19? The world…
Young Inventor Helps Ethiopia’s COVID-19 Crisis
The pandemic has spurred on creative minds, though, including that of Ezedine Kamil, an 18-year-old natural science student from Welkite, a rural town 160 kilometres from Addis Ababa.
Leya Elias Named Truman Scholar
Stanford University student Leya Elias has been awarded the 2020 Truman Scholarship.
Spotlight: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Ethio-American R&B Singer Mélat’s Career
“I was working with a couple of dream brands. All my plans were erased,” says Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter Mélat who is based in Austin, Texas.
DC Longs for Obama Amid Health Crisis
The Washington Post Michelle Obama’s voice on a robocall triggers a wave of longing in D.C. “I got the call!”…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 7th, 2020 Researchers double U.S. COVID-19 death forecast, citing eased restrictions Confirmed Ethiopia coronavirus cases…
Addis Fine Art Gallery Showcases Tariku Shiferaw’s Art at Frieze NY Virtual Exhibit
Organizers describe the virtual Frieze Viewing Room as “an ambitious new digital initiative” to be held from May 8-15th and consisting of “more than 200 galleries from across the globe. “
Ethiopia Businesses Get Virus Tax Relief
Bloomberg By Samuel Gebre Updated: May 2nd, 2020 Ethiopia Offers Tax Relief for Companies Hurt by Virus Fallout Ethiopia offered…
The Quarantine Tapes Featuring Artist Julie Mehretu
We hear from renowned New York City and Berlin based Ethiopian- American painter Julie Mehretu on this episode of The Quarantine Tapes.
US Okays Emergency Drug for Covid-19
VOX Recent studies showed mixed results about remdesivir’s effectiveness in treating the new coronavirus. The US Food and Drug Administration…
Thousands of Quarantined Ethiopian Migrants Wait to Go Home (Reuters)
Thomson Reuters Foundation Thousands of Ethiopian migrants quarantined in universities wait to go home ADDIS ABABA, May 1 (Thomson Reuters…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: May 1st, 2020 Virus deaths in D.C., Virginia and Maryland surpass 2,000 Confirmed Ethiopia coronavirus cases…
IMF Approves $411M Virus Aid for Ethiopia
Reuters WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund approved $411 million in emergency assistance for Ethiopia on Thursday…
2 DC Ethio-Jazz Greats Have New Albums
DCist Two Local Ethiopian Jazz Greats Have New Albums Every Friday from 2016 until recently in a small, second-floor room…
L.A. Becomes First City in U.S. to Offers Free COVID-19 Testing to All Residents
The Washington Post Los Angeles offers free coronavirus testing for all residents All residents of Los Angeles County can access…
COVID-19 & Its Impact on Africa: Q&A with Prof. Lemma Senbet
Prof. Lemma, an Ethiopian-American financial economist, explains the worldwide economic fallout of the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the African continent, including Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Community in NYC Launches Virtual Children’s Story Hour on Zoom
The weekly Zoom meeting takes place every Tuesday between 4-6 pm. The the virtual event is ideal for parents and kids ranging in age from 3-12 years old.
Global Coronavirus Death Toll Hit 200,000
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: April 29th, 2020 Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 200,000, as world leaders commit to finding vaccine…
Young Covid Patients Dying From Strokes
The Washington Post Updated: April 25th, 2020 Young and Middle-aged People, Barely Sick With Covid-19, Are Dying From Strokes Doctors…
In Maryland, Wogene Debele Gave Birth Before Dying of Covid-19
The Washington Post She gave birth to a son before dying of covid-19. She never got to see him. Wogene…
Webinar on COVID-19 and Mental Health: Interview with Dr. Seble Frehywot
The organizers emphasize that they want to bring mental health care in the era of COVID-19 to the front burner and discuss issues that affect humanity as a whole as well as vulnerable communities.
Germany Starts 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
DW Germany to start first coronavirus vaccine trial German Health Minister Jens Spahn has announced the first clinical trials of…
LATEST UPDATE: Coronavirus Pandemic
THE LATEST UPDATE: Updated: April 25th, 2020 Young and middle-aged people, barely sick with covid-19, are dying from strokes Global…
Kenenisa: ‘Corona taught us to be humble’
BBC Sport Africa Kenenisa Bekele : ‘Coronavirus has taught us to be humble’ Kenenisa Bekele was more than ready to…
In Ethiopia, Pop Star Hemelmal Abate Donates House to Help Covid-19 Response
BBC News Coronavirus: Ethiopian pop star donates house to help Covid-19 response Hemelmal Abate is among a number of Ethiopians…
Biden Slams Trump Over Immigration Ban
The Washington Post Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic challenger to President Trump in November, condemned the president…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Virus Cases Hit 133
Updated: May 1st, 2020 Confirmed Ethiopia coronavirus cases hit 133 Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 200,000, as world leaders commit…
Spotlight: Prof. Lemma Senbet Moderates Webinar on COVID-19 & African Economies
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: April 20th, 2020 New York (TADIAS) — This week Professor Lemma Senbet, an Ethiopian-American…
COVID19: Interview with Dr. Tsion Firew
In New York City, which has now become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, working as a medical professional means literally going to a “war zone,” says physician Tsion Firew.
Athletics@Home – ‘Color the Stars’ Series Features Olympic Icon Tirunesh Dibaba
World Athletics Updated: April 23rd, 2020 Athletics@Home – colour the stars! Have some crayons or coloured pencils? Then get to…