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MoMA’s 2018 New Photography Series features the recent works of Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh.

Tashitaa Tufaa came to the U.S. as a refugee. He had been a school teacher in Ethiopia and was also active in politics.

Kelela’s first full studio album, which is called Take Me Apart, is scheduled to be released on October 6th.

Ethiopian-American Sossina Haile is one of 12 female scientists whose face appears as animation at iconic Grand Central.

Antu Yacob is the first Ethiopian-American to perform at United Solo Theatre Festival in NYC, the largest solo theatre festival in the world.

The announced 2017 Bikila Award recipients include musician and composer Mulatu Astatke & Miruts Yifter.

Addis Ababa-based couture designers, The Yohannes Sisters, will be showcasing their collection at 2017 New York Fashion Week.

Tebabu Assefa and Sara Mussie, owners of Blessed Coffee, will brief congress on their Benefit Corporation on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Antu Yacob will perform her play, In the Gray, as part of the United Solo Theatre festival on September 17th in NYC.

Tariku Shiferaw’s interrogates the concept of mark-making in his new international solo exhibit at Addis Fine Art’s London space.

Indrias believes in the importance of storytelling that champions the voices of local communities and everyday people.

The film is an adaptation of the book Prevail, which documents personal stories from Mussolini’s Invasion of Ethiopia.

Kelela’s new album entitled “Take Me Apart” is scheduled to be released on October 6th, 2017.

Ethiopian-American Rapper Aminé has gone from frustrated college student to rising hip-hop star.

Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg, founder of uCodeGirl, envisions empowering young girls to be innovators of technology.

“High in the mountains of Ethiopia, an ancient way of life continues apace,” says Smithsonian Magazine.

Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie is co-Patron of the ISSA Center for the Study of Monarchy, Traditional Governance, and Sovereignty.

Marcus Samuelsson opened his second iconic Red Rooster restaurant in May in the East London neighborhood of Shoreditch.

Ethiopian-born Mimi Alemayehou, Managing Director at Black Rhino Group & Executive Advisor and Chair of Blackstone Africa Infrastructure LP is a 2017 Face2Face Africa honoree.

Yonas Beshawred’s company Stackshare is quietly becoming a go-to developer platform for Silicon Valley startups.

The Weeknd: Boosted by the ubiquity of his music, he’s now grossing north of $1.1 million per stop on his World Tour.

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Timnit Gebru, a PhD candidate at the Stanford, was recently featured in Forbes list of “Incredible Women in AI Research.”

The New York Times featured Mulatu Astatke’s re-issued 1972 album on their playlist this week.

Ethiopian legendary singers Mahmoud Ahmed and Ali Birra gave a rousing joint performance in Melbourne on Sunday, May 14th.

Prof. Lemma Senbet says economic growth in Africa should be more inclusive by empowering small farmers, women and youth.

Jomo Tariku’s latest work, The Birth Chair II, was featured at Venice Design 2017 in Venice, Italy this week.

Solomon Kassa’s TechTalk show on EBS highlighting Ethiopian scientists marked its five anniversary this year.

Meklit’s beautiful visuals pay homage to every sound and artist that crossed her path since she was a child titled “I Want to Sing for Them All, ” a tribute to her Ethiopian musical roots.

Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is recognized in MIPAD’s 2017 Most Influential People of African Descent in recognition of UN resolution.

This exhibit, which will run through August 13, features a mix of Ethiopian icons, silver hand crosses from the 19th & 20th century.

The Haile Selassie High School was established as a gift to the people of Jamaica more than fifty years ago.

On Tuesday, more than 14 million people around the world, including many in DC area, will be checking State Dept. website.

Addis Fine Art is pleased to present Girma Berta, Leikun Nahusenay and Abiy Solomon at the 19th edition of Salon Zurcher, New York.

Elias Sime will hold his second solo exhibition at James Cohan Gallery in New York City from April 28 through June 17, 2017.

“I just wanted to portray her as a queen,” Gelila Mesfin said.

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Ethiopian-American artist Meklit will release her new album When the People Move, the Music Moves Too on June 23rd.

Last Wednesday, 28-year-old Ethiopian engineer, Zelalem Eshetu Ewnetu was shot and killed by police in Los Angeles, California.

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou who was born December 12, 1923 is an Ethiopian nun known for her piano playing.

“My hope for this to collect, especially Ethiopian Americans to be able to come together and pretty much give back ” says Tesfaye.

The Mekonnen Family Scholarship is designed to help immigrant high school students from the diaspora pay for college, says the fund’s Founder Genet Lakew of DC.

Zekarias says: “I made this film because it’s important for the new generation to know what is happening, and for my children too.”

The funeral of Ethiopian patriot, General Jagama Kello, was held at Kidist Selassie church in Addis Ababa on Sunday, April 9th.

This is not the first time a domestic worker – hired to clean, cook, and care for a household – attempted a dangerous escape.

The letter by Republican Congressman Mike Coffman of Colorado asks for a review the more than $500 million that Ethiopia receives yearly from the United States.

A concert and a photobook entitled “Getatchew Mekuria (1935 – 2016) – A Lifelong History in Photos” will be presented in Addis.

The photographer Aida Muluneh is among the artists in “Afriques Capitales,” which is on view from March 29 to May 28 in Paris.

Nation to Nation Networking in collaboration with AAU hosted a successful solar energy workshop in Ethiopia in February 2017.

The play, In the Gray by Antu Yacob will be performed at the 2017 United Solo Theatre Festival in New York on September 17th.

Wayna’s new song, released in honor of Women’s History Month, shows solidarity with women and girls in her native Ethiopia.

Dr. Lishan Aklog, Harvard-trained physician & CEO of the medical company PAVmed is recognized as one of America’s top doctors.

Former President Barack Obama has named Yohannes Abraham as a senior adviser to the Obama Foundation, where he will help run day-to-day operations.

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Ethiopian-born Ruth Negga, nominated for the best actress award wore the ribbon with a red floor-sweeping Valentino dress.

Ethiopia Habtemariam recognized among 28 influencers during Black History Month who are bold, brave, and brilliant.

Liya Kebede made her first Lemlem garment in 2007 in Ethiopia, her 2017 goal for is to raise capital in order to scale further.

PBS will be airing an episode on Feb 27th at 9/8c entitled “Africa’s Great Civilizations” featuring the UNESCO heritage site of Lalibela.

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Richard Pankhurst, the eminent Ethiopian historian, the founding director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies,, has died aged 89.

Alitash Kebede is organizing an exhibit by four generations of African American women artists in LA Feb 11th– April 8th, 2017.

From chefs to musicians, talented ‘re-pats’ come back to build a modern Ethiopia.

With Africa drawing Chinese investors, Lina Getachew Ayenew’s new book is introducing Ethiopians to Mandarin.

The Irish-Ethiopian actress was short-listed for her role in Loving as the Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday afternoon.

Less trade with the U.S. could force African countries to put more effort into developing stronger trade links with each other.

Approximately 500,000 joined the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, making it one of the largest marches in DC history.

Members of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team are reportedly asking Obama officials questions regarding Africa.

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President Obama bid farewell to Americans Tuesday in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge.

The Center for the Rights of Ethiopian Women has put out its first call for proposals for the Dr. Maigenet Shifferraw Fellowship.

In the midst of troubled times we remain optimistic that through perseverance, unity, and creative thinking, a brighter, bolder, and more peaceful & prosperous tomorrow is still possible.

Abel Tilahun’s upcoming show, Odyssey, will take place in Addis Ababa next month from January 3rd to 24th, 2017.

In the Federalist Papers, Hamilton argued that an important purpose of the Electoral College was to safeguard against foreign interference.

President Obama said the United States will retaliate against Russia over its malicious cyber-activity during this year’s election.

Sossina Haile’s laboratory solar reactor is bringing the world “another step closer to bringing vision of liquid solar fuels to life.”

With her mesmerizing performance the groundbreaking film Loving, the Irish-Ethiopian actress Ruth Negga has become a star for our time.

Jessica Beshir’s film, Hairat, tells the story of one man’s extraordinary ritual that unfolds nightly in the outskirts of Harar.

The State Department continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Ethiopia due to the potential for civil unrest related to sporadic and unpredictable protests since 2015.

The 30th Ethiopique volume, entitled ‘Mistakes on Purpose’ is scheduled for release on Jan. 2017 & a vinyl release Feb. 2017.

In early 1977, Castro brought together the leaders of East Africa including Ethiopia to create greater socialist federal states.

President Obama who is the first sitting US president to visit Ethiopia, Kenya, Cambodia and Myanmar reflects on his travels.

Hillary Clinton’s campaign said Saturday it will take part in efforts to push for recounts in several key states.

Miss Israel 2013 Titi Aynaw runs a project that provides vulnerable children in Netanya with educational after-school activities.

Two recent articles speculate about what United States-Africa relations might look like in the age of Trump.

Adam Aminé Daniel has scored an unlikely hit with the wavy love rap “Caroline” – currently at 34 million YouTube views.

The Obama’s arrival in 2009 coincided with an urban renaissance in Washington and now the city fears Trump Will drain Its culture.

The new documentary “If Only I Were That Warrior” has finally been released on DVD and is also now available for streaming online.

Kamala Harris is the first Indian-American & second African-American female to serve as a U.S. Senator.

Donald Trump entered the White House through back door, avoiding news cameras and the eyes of the president’s staff.

Hillary Clinton publicly conceded the election to Donald J. Trump on Wednesday calling her loss ‘painful,’ but urges unity.

Trump will take office with Congress expected to be fully under Republican control as GOP fended off challengers in key states.

If she wins on Tuesday, she will go from first lady to U.S. senator from New York, to U.S. secretary of state, to “Madam President.”

The Ethiopian government has recently reshuffled the cabinet after implementing a state of emergency last month.

The state of emergency directive contains overly broad and vague provisions that risk triggering a human rights crisis, HRW says.

Mahmoud Ahmed’s historic performance tonight is presented as part of Carnegie Hall’s “Around the Globe” program.

In their final debate, Trump also repeatedly called her a “nasty woman,” while Hillary panned him as Putin’s ‘Puppet’.

President Obama said Tuesday that Donald J. Trump should “stop whining and go try to make his case to get votes.”