Sitota.com Connects Ethiopians Abroad and at Home Through Gifts
Sitota, the Amharic word for gift, is an online retail space where you can buy flowers, cake, liquor, and yes even live sheep!
What to learn in Obama’s ‘teachable’ race moment?
Above: That’s why some say that despite all the accusations and emotions hindering the resolution of the Henry Louis Gates…
Boeing gets $1.3 bln order from Ethiopian Airlines
Boeing Co (BA.N) announced one of its largest plane orders of the year on Tuesday as Ethiopian Airlines agreed to buy planes worth $1.3 billion at list prices.
Melat Yante to Represent Ethiopia at Miss Universe 2009 Pageant
Melat Woldesenbet Yante will represent Ethiopia at the 58th annual Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on August 23, 2009.
Holyfield Ethiopia Fight Postponed
Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield’s exhibition match in Ethiopia has been postponed for September, his opponent Sammy Retta told AFP on Monday.
Ethiopian-American Researcher Studies Solar Cell Efficiency
Above: Ethiopian-American Researcher Mesfin Tsige, Ph.D., an assitant professor in the College of Science at Southern Illinois University has earned…
Ethiopian Beauty Queen Wins Best Female Model Contest
24-year-old Kidan Tesfahun, Ethiopia’s Miss Millennium Queen, has been named Best Female Model of the World 2009.
Hope for Sarah Nuru New York Fashion Week Debut
Sarah Nuru, who was named Germany’s Top Model this past spring, hopes to make her New York Fashion Week debut in September.
Young & Hungry Dining Guide: Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine
Ethiopian eatery is one of the 50 restaurants featured on this year’s Young & Hungry Dining Guide on Washington city paper.
Sammy Retta Ready to Face-Off Evander Holyfield (Video)
Ethiopian American boxer Sammy Retta is preparing for his highly anticipated fight against Evander Holyfield later this month.
Harvard Professor’s Arrest: President Sees Opportunity for Dialogue
Above: President Obama has asked police Sgt. James Crowley and professor Henry Louis Gates to meet at the White House.…
Live Chat with Aaron Brown and Eleni Gabre-Madhin
PBS will be hosting a live web discussion about its film ‘The Market Maker,’ featuring Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin.
Sunset Blvd: Yonie’s TV Show (Video)
New TV show based on Ethio-American artist Yonie’s new life in Hollywood. The show is expected to begin airing in January 2010.
Ethiopian Coffee Exports Fall to Six-Year Low After Drought
Coffee exports from Ethiopia, Africa’s largest producer of the beans, fell 28 percent to the lowest level in six years after a drought cut harvests.
Walter Cronkite: Legendary Newsman Remembered (Video)
Above: Walter Cronkite, the legendary TV news anchor once known as the “most trusted man in America,” has died at…
Easy win for Kenenisa: ‘eyes on one-million-dollar jackpot’
Kenenisa Bekele arrived in Paris last week hoping to significantly boost his bank balance later this year. And he did it!
Nyala – The Ethiopian Way (Restaurant Review)
LA: The area from Olympic Blvd. going South on Fairfax Ave. has become an Ethiopian bistro walk with a slew of eateries.
PBS Documentary Features CEO of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange
Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin, CEO of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange, is being featured in a PBS documentary hosted by Aaron Brown.
‘Migration of Beauty’ selected for 2009 African Diaspora Film Festival
Above: Still image from “Migration of Beauty” showing protesters in D.C. (Courtesy of SandyBeagle Productions). Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff…
Interview: Theater Director Weyni Mengesha
A Canadian of Ethiopian descent, Weyni Mengesha is an accomplished director, actor, composer and one of the artists behind the annual Selam Youth Festival.
Abiyu Baker: Superman for a Day (Video)
Six-year-old Abiyu Baker took on the role of his favorite superhero for a day. The playful young boy from Ethiopia came to the U.S. seven-month ago.
Canada: Selam Festival to Feature Guzo and Wayna
The film Guzo and singer Wayna will be featured at the 5th Annual Selam Youth Festival in Toronto, Canada, this weekend.
Ethiopia Devalues Birr 9.9% Against the Dollar
The country’s official exchange rate fell to 12.444 against the dollar from 11.3247 on July 9, according to the Web site of the National Bank of Ethiopia.
Ethiopian and Egyptian Art at the Walters Art Museum
The art features pieces predominantly from the Coptic church and highlight the ancient Chrisitian church.
Obama Delivers Call for Change to Africa
Obama traveled to his father’s home continent on Saturday as a potent symbol of a new era but also as a messenger with tough-love.
Millionaire lifestyles inspire young Ethiopians
The 36-year-old Gebrselassie is probably the best example of an Ethiopian rags-to-riches story.
Man’s 25 years on film chronicle Ethiopia’s struggles
In 1984 at the height of the worst famine in living memory thousands of people clinging to life in the highlands in the centre and north of Ethiopia.
Michael Jackson’s Memorial Coverage (VIDEO)
Michael Jackson was honored at a Los Angeles memorial service as millions watched via TV and the internet.
Update: Ethiopia Celebration Honors Michael Jackson
Good Will for Ethiopia is planning a celebration to honor Michael Jackson and his humanitarian contributions to Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Man, 22, Drowns At Oklahoma Apt. Complex
Mareyano Asefaw came to the United States from Ethiopia in March and was recently married, said police spokeswoman Glynda Chu.
Michael Jackson – A Trip Down Memory Lane at the Apollo
As the world waited for Michael Jackson’s public memorial at L.A.’s Staples Center, NYC held its own ceremony in Harlem on June 30, 2009.
Video: Indiana Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Above: A postal worker was shot in the face when he attempted to intervene after a bank robbery near Indianapolis,…
Nick Page’s Ethiopian band
The Nick in question was Nick Page, the English musician and producer who goes by the name Dubulah. Page has a long history of this kind of collaboration.
Photos from Chicago: Ethiopian Cultural Festival and Soccer Tournament
The Week-long annual Ethiopian Soccer Tournament will conclude this weekend with a cultural festival and the final games to be held at Lane Tech Stadium. View Photos.
The Ethiopian ‘Spike Lee’
An Ethiopian immigrant dreams of becoming the Spike Lee of Israel and decides to video document his community.
Summer Camp That Teaches Children Ethiopian Heritage & Culture: Interview With the Founder
The family camp situated in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley will begin at noon on Friday, July 24 and concludes at noon on Sunday, July 26.
Watch: President Obama Recognizes Ethiopian-American CNN Hero
A woman saluted as a CNN Hero was among a group of creative philanthropists honored Tuesday by President Obama.
America’s Got Talent 2009: The EriAm Sisters (Video)
VIDEO: The EriAm Sisters on America’s Got Talent 2009 Singing I want you back of Jackson Five Aired on June…
2009 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament Underway in Chicago (Photos)
The event officially opened at Lane Tech Stadium on June 28th. This is the first time that Chicago is playing host. View photos from the opening ceremony.
The Song Michael Jackson Co-wrote to Benefit Ethiopia
In 1985, the biggest names in the music industry collaborated to record the charity single “We Are the World”, co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
Ethiopian American, Mehret Mandefro, One of 15 White House Fellows
Obama named Ethiopian American physician, Mehert Mandefro, as one of the 2009/2010 White House Fellows.
Harlem Celebrates Michael Jackson (SLIDESHOW & VIDEO)
Soon after the news broke that Michael Jackson, the 50-year old King of Pop had died, fans gathered near Harlem’s Apollo, where he is fondly remembered.
Michael Jackson, Pop Icon, Is Dead at 50
Michael Jackson died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 50 years old.
Lucy at the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York
Organizers held a press preview in mid-town Manhattan and unveiled a multi-media exhibition about Ethiopia’s priceless treasures.
Obama: World “appalled and outraged” by Iran Violence
Obama began his White House press conference on Tuesday with a strong statement about the violence in Iran…
Jazz Photo Show: Chester Higgins, Frank Stewart, Gediyon Kifle
The Gallery at AYN Studio in Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the jazz photo show featuring artists Chester Higgins Jr., Frank Stewart, and Gediyon Kifle.
Girls Gotta Run Foundation Supports Ethiopian Summer Adventures
Publisher’s Note: Monday, June 22, 2009. Dr. Patricia E. Ortman, a retired Women’s Studies Professor and an artist, is the…
Video: Two Metro Trains Collide North of Downtown Washington, D.C.
Seven people were killed in a rush-hour collision between two Metro trains in Washington on Monday, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty said Tuesday.
Another Ethiopian-American CNN Hero (VIDEO)
Alfa Demmellash, a graduate of Harvard, is a New Jersey based social entrepreneur, who serves aspiring business owners in her community.
Chicago to Host 2009 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament and Cultural Festival
For the first time in the event’s 26-year history, the annual Ethiopian Soccer Tournament will be hosted by the city of Chicago this year.
Ethiopia: Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the fight against human trafficking, abroad and in the United States, is a critical part of the Obama administration’s agenda.
5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Events News New York – The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2009 will take place on June 18th, 19th and 20th. Events…
13-Year-old Ethiopian Squash Player Shines at IOC Presentation
“I was really nervous but enjoyed doing the presentation today. It has been amazing to travel to Switzerland and meet my hero, Nicol (David – world number one squash player).” – Hanna
Sara Tesfai: up-and-coming Ethiopian Female artist
Above: High School student Sara Tesfai is an up and coming Ethiopian female artist who was born and raised in…
Travel Package for Evander Holyfield vs Sammy Retta in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines Journeys is offering exclusive travel packages for boxing fans to attend the boxing exhibition explore Ethiopia.
4th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum
The fourth Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum is scheduled in Washington DC for Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Ethiopian American Supermodel: Having Obama as President is “priceless”
In a wide ranging interview with Hamptons Magazine, Liya Kebede discusses her new children’s clothing line, her upcoming movie gig, politics and more.
Peace Corps Alum Pays Tribute to Ethiopian Legend Tilahun Gessesse
This is an appreciation and reminisence by Charles Sutton about his friend, the supremely gifted singer, Tilahun Gessesse.
Grammy Nominated Singer Wayna Comes to Philly
Upcoming Events Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009 NateBrown Entertainment Presents Wayna Grammy nominated recording artist Wayna comes to Philly for…
CNN Hero: Woman builds school after hyena kills girl
When Washington manicurist Lidia Schaefer returned to her native village in Ethiopia, she was troubled by what she saw.
Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown at the de Young Museum in San Francisco
Ethiopia native Meklit Hadero is a singer, musician, cultural activist, and previous director of the Red Poppy Art House in San Francisco.
Long Distance: A film about an Ethiopian athlete in the Bronx
The film follows Abiyot as he prepares for an important race. Every morning at break of dawn he tirelessly trains in the empty streets of his Bronx neighborhood.
Man Found Inside Ethiopian Airlines Cargo at Dulles Airport (VIDEO)
A stowaway who apparently hid aboard a flight from Ethiopia to Washington was found in the plane’s baggage hold.
Love Lucy from Ethiopia? She is coming to New York
After a disappointing West Coast appearance, which failed to draw crowds at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy is coming to New York.
Obama Cairo Speech (VIDEO)
Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia at the start of a mission to the Middle East where he will reach out to the world’s Muslims and promote peace.
Actor Matt Damon Visits Ethiopia
Actor Matt Damon, who is also known for his active involvement in charitable work, including the ONE Campaign, visited Ethiopia in April.
Power Couple: Ethiopian-born Gelila Assefa & Husband Wolfgang Puck
“Could you imagine if I didn’t work and just sat and home and waited for him once my kids went to bed?” asks Gelila Assafa Puck, second wife of the celebrity chef.
Photos from L.A.’s Little Ethiopia: Tsehai Poetry Jam
An intergenerational poetry reading and panel discussion examining four decades of Ethiopian immigrant’s life in the U.S was held in Los Angeles.
Tadias Interview With Sara Nuru: Germany’s Next Top Model
Sarah Nuru, who was named Germany’s Top Model this past spring, hopes to make her New York Fashion Week debut in September.
New Yorker killed in Ethiopia in 2003 revealed as CIA spy
When Gregg Wenzel died six years ago in Ethiopia, the obituaries said he was a U.S. Foreign Service officer killed by a drunken driver on the streets of Addis Ababa.
Book Review: Verghese’s ‘Cutting for Stone’ – A Scalpel’s Slice of Life
The renowned physician and author Abraham Verghese was born and raised in Addis Ababa to Indian parents. His new novel tracks the narrator’s journey from Ethiopia to America.
Conversations Between Generations: The Lives of Two Ethiopian Ceramicists
Pottery has traditionally played a functional role in Ethiopian society, and ceramists have generally been seen in a less than favorable light. Read more.
Ethiopian duo rules Bangalore roads
Ethiopia’s Deriba Merga won the USD 155,000 Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore 2009 event in the elite men’s section clocking 28:13 seconds.
Ethiopia: lifting the mystery on rock churches ‘built by angels’
The ancient mystery shrouding Lalibela, Ethiopia’s revered medieval rock-hewn churches, could be lifted by a group of French researchers.
Tirunesh Dibaba Takes Second at 2009 Reebok Grand Prix in New York
Double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba, who headlined the Reebok Grand Prix in New York City on 30 May, finished second in the Women 5000 Meter Run.
Ardent Energy Secures Land for Cultivation of Biofuel Source in Ethiopia
Ardent Energy of Nevada announced today an agreement with Ethiopia to cultivate 15,000 hectares for the purpose of cultivating Biofuel Source.
Tirunesh Dibaba set for the 2009 Reebok Grand Prix in New York
Double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba, pictured here at the 3rd Annual Reebok Grand Prix two years ago, will compete at this year’s event in New York on May 30.
Historic Nomination: Obama Taps New York Latina for High Court (VIDEO)
Above: “Sonia Sotomayor has reason to be thrilled – she is a slam dunk to get confirmed for the Supreme…
Police Search for Suspects in Killing of Ethiopian Businessman
Ethiopian store owner Hagos Admasu Gebreagziabher, 41, was killed in front of his wife in Northwest Jacksonville, Florida, on Monday.
Ethiopian-American Lawyer on Conflicts Along the Nile
Fasil is an attorney from Ethiopia who speaks in riddles. With an undergraduate degree from Yale in both history and international studies, and a law degree from Harvard, he is a thinker.
Merga victorious but misses World 10km record
The $100,000 question has been answered: Despite his best efforts the 28 year old Merga fell short running a course record of 27:23.9 in an incredible solo effort.
Ethiopia “coup plotters” remanded without charge (Reuters)
“They will be held for another two weeks,” a relative who did not want to be named told Reuters outside the court in Addis Ababa.
Interview with Sara Nuru: Germany’s Next Top Model
Sarah Nuru is set for a life of fame and fortune in highly coveted European fashion and model world after she beat out 21,000 contestants to become Germany’s Next Top Model 2009.
Obama Defends Plans to Close Guantanamo Prison (Video)
By William Branigin Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, May 21, 2009; 10:39 AM President Obama today delivered a forceful defense…
Addis Journal: Stencil Paintings for the Ethiopian Music Festival
The picture above is a stenciled portrait of Alemayehu Eshete, a renowned Ethiopian vocalist, being displayed at an exhibition in Alliance Ethio-Francaise’s gallery in Addis.
5 Alabama Police Officers Fired Over Beating Caught on Camera
Above: This undated photo released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, shows Anthony Warren. A video released by the sheriff’s…
Ethiopian Beauty Queen Crowned ‘Model of Africa’
19-year-old Bewunetwa Abebe , who participated in the recently completed 2009 International Beauty and Model festival in China, has won the title of Model of Africa.
DC Restaurant: Little Ethiopia Makes Diners Feel Right at Home
The Little Ethiopia Restaurant in DC is underground, beneath the office of Ethiopian Yellow Pages where Belay works with his wife, Tutu.
Evander Holyfield and Sammy Retta Arrive in Addis
Evander Holyfield and Ethiopian American boxer Sammy Retta have arrived in Addis Ababa to prepare for an exhibition boxing match.
SoleRebels: Eco Ethical Fashion From Ethiopia
A few months ago we received a note from one of our readers in Ethiopia. “I’m thinking you might enjoy hearing a grassroots perspective on eco ethical fashion in Ethiopia…”
Secretive lives for gays in conservative Ethiopia (AFP)
Above: An man enjoys a beer in a coffee shop in northern Ethiopia. AFP Monday, May 18, 2009 ADDIS ABABA…
Obama Wins Over Notre Dame (VIDEO)
President Obama gave the commencement speech at Notre Dame University on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Below is the text of…
Maryland Names Ethiopian American to Commission on African Affairs
Governor Martin O’Malley signed an executive order establishing the Commission and swore in 21 members of the body, including Ethiopian American Yonnas K. Kefle.
Tadese Tola of Ethiopia Sets 10K Record in NYC
Tadese Tola of Ethiopia made history by running 27:48—the fastest 10K ever recorded in Central Park.
Holyfield vs. Retta Exhibition Set For July 26 in Ethiopia
Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will fight an exhibition match in Ethiopia in July to help raise funds for AIDS victims, promoters announced Friday.
A year to election, Ethiopia opposition cries foul
Ethiopia’s opposition accuses the regime of pulling out all the stops to prevent change in next year’s elections.
Ethiopia’s Dam Problem – Debating Gilgel Gibe
How to finance one of the biggest projects ever considered by African Development Bank, the $2.1-billion Gilgel Gibe III dam in Ethiopia.
Obama Addresses the Graduating Class of 2009 at ASU (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama delivered his first commencement address as president to a diverse crowd of more than 60,000 people at Arizona State University.
Ethiopian Jazz on Display in London: Mulatu the Magnificent
One of the most anticipated music shows in London next week is Ethio-jazz inventor Mulatu Astatke’s collaboration with the Heliocentrics collective.
Thieves grab Old Master paintings from museum
Thieves pried open the emergency door of a small Dutch museum with an iron bar and made off with six 17th- and 19th-century landscape paintings.