Category: Profiles

Mesfin grew up in Ethiopia and immigrated to the U.S. at age 14. Today, he is a top advisor at UBS Wealth Management.

FIU News Ph.D. student is on a mission to study equitable water sharing on the Nile FIU Ph.D. student Mekdelawit…

College bound sisters Ethni & Serene Amsale of Middletown, Delaware reflect on their Ethiopian culture.

Zeresenay “Zeray” Alemseged is the Donald N. Pritzker Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago.

Yohannes Haile-Selassie has become perhaps the world’s top hunter of ancient hominins today.

Ethiopian American Girmay Zahilay is a member of the King County Council from District 2 in Seattle, Washington.

Yene Damtew has been Michelle Obama’s hairstylist since 2008.

Mahdere Yared is a member of the Pine Crest School class of 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Stanford University student Leya Elias has been awarded the 2020 Truman Scholarship.

Dr. Catherine Hamlin — who along with her late husband Dr. Reginald Hamlin had founded Ethiopia’s first fistula hospital — passed away on March 18th, 2020 at the age of 96.

Rita died on 30 May 2019 at the age of 91. At the time of her death, she was working on Volume 2 of ‘Ethiopian Reminiscences’.

Carrying an A+ GPA Ethiopian American high school student athlete Tsion Yared is a 2018-2019 finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year.

Ethiopian Diaspora Fellows spend up to six months in Ethiopia working at various organizations.

Meet Timnit Gebru, AI innovators who is on the front-lines of artificial intelligence technology advancements.

The Amsale Spring 2019 Show and a deeply moving tribute was held on the terrace of Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC on Friday.

“It’s exciting to think about where we are now and where we can go,” Sossina Haile said.

Anna Getaneh is a former acclaimed international model, a humanitarian and social entrepreneur.

This Ethiopian scientist is saving lives as the head of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology.

Ethiopian Americans Tsion Gurmu, Saron Tesfalul, Lilly Workneh, and Awol Erizku are featured in Forbes’ 2018 30 Under 30 List.

Joel Makonnen is the great-grandson of Haile Selassie & Ariana Austin is the granddaughter of the mayor of Georgetown, Guyana.

Mahlet Mesfin, the new Deputy Director at Center for Science Diplomacy brings experience from academia, White House.

The Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship (EDF) has announced its 2017 class of Fellows.

Over the past few years, the Ethiopian American singer has been slowly bubbling on the R&B underground in Texas and beyond.

Azmara’s technology-infused designs are inspired by world cultures, resilient people, and the generosity of the human spirit.

“There is something rewarding about being a pioneer & betting on youth in a big country like Ethiopia.” — Markos Lemma of iceaddis.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI) was launched by President Obama in 2014.

EDF has announced the 2016 Ethiopian Diaspora Fellows comprising of the program’s second cohort.

Sara’s proposal for Rio’s port includes circles traditionally used in Brazilian capoeira & samba — both born in the district.

As a luxury brand Abai envisions the expansion of Zaaf Collection while drawing from Africa’s rich heritage and cultures.

With his family’s support, Aberon Michael Bauchau arrived in New York from Ethiopia on May 2015 to pursue his golfing dreams.

“The world is alive with musical expression,” Meklit says as she explores popular Amharic interjections.

Dr. Lia will lead a $25 million global center for women’s health.

Tsion Cafe is a space for community gatherings where you can enjoy good food and get a cultural grounding to all things Harlem.

Education entrepreneur Bruktawit Tigabu launched Ethiopia’s first TV show for preschool children in 2006.

D Magazine BY: CRISTINA DAGLAS Birhan “Mac” Mekonnen is standing on his balcony, surveying acres of land, reflecting on what…

Ethiopia is represented by 13 young leaders at this year’s Mandela Washington Fellows for Young African Leaders.

Ethiopian-born supermodel Liya Kebede previews her new Lemlem fashion collection to Style.com

Michael Million raised his two kids alone and both are now Gates Scholars. That means they can go to any college for free.

18 year old, Felege Gebru, presents a pedestrian alert system designed for use in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The award is the highest honor in the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Olmsted Scholars Program,

Supermodel Iman presented fellow model Liya Kebede with the Role Model of the Year award at Carnegie Hall in NYC on Nov .11th.

19-year-old Mhadere Tigabe is currently in Russia taking part in preliminary contests for the 2013 Miss Universe competition.

Tahunia Rubel, a 25-year-old Ethiopian-born model, trumps fifth season of the Israeli reality TV show.

Dinaw is among 23 artists, scientists and thinkers on the 2012 MacArthur Fellows “genius grant” recipients list announced this week.

Henok Tesfaye started in the parking business with just himself and a few family members as employees.

Eight years ago Bethlehem decided to sell cool colorful shoes made of recycled materials, including tires.

Business Insider Magazine names Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu among ‘Africa’s Top 5 Women Entrepreneurs.’

Singer Emilia Mitiku performs and chats to Charlie and Louise on BBC Breakfast 2012.

Taste of Ethiopia, a food business launched in Harlem less than one year ago, is about to get a taste of stardom.

Adanech Admassu has won a prize at the One World Media Awards ceremony in London.

Forbes profiles outstanding African women who’re making giant strides in business, politics, technology, and more.

Sole Rebels has been recognized with the 2011 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship in Nairobi, Kenya.