Save your “no-duh” comment, but I am from Africa. I have been in the states for years and with the exception of my juvenile years, I have always identified myself as an African American. I have the utmost respect for my fellow African Americans who excel in every aspect of life. I have always been [...]
Published by April 14th, 2007 in Current Issues.Archive for April, 2007
I noticed him leaning up against the booth as I approached to get into my car. I sensed something was wrong because everyday he would wave goodbye, but today he seems to look directly at me but did not respond to my wave. So I decided to approach him, to make sure all was ok.
His [...]
About four years ago I met a friend who I hadn’t seen in years. We had lunch and the talk turned into "about women chatter."
Then he pulled his wallet out and showed me a picture of all his conquests, she was like this and she was like that. ‘buono, il brutto, il cattivo;’ [...]
Enkuan le Fasika abro Aderesen!
Growing up, Fasika meant a lot to me, as it did to many in Ethiopia. Idealist Ethiopia aside, Ethiopian culture, heritage and tradition is closely intermingled with the traditional quote on quote Ethiopian religion, which most would agree to be the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
The contention that my Ethiopia is not [...]
Nolawi's post on "Fua Fua yilal Dodgu" reminded me that I had slacked off on the blog and need to get back to business!
For those unaware, "Dodgu" was first performed back in the early 60's if not earlier–I still have to find the original artist. Netsanet Melesse re-recorded it in the mid 1980's with the [...]
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