Ask EDN: June 2019

Ask EDN Question: Dear EDN, I have a summer internship this summer at a nonprofit in DC. I’m nervous about it. Can you provide some tips for Do’s and Don’ts? Maybe people who hire interns could offer some advice on how to be a stellar intern. Ideally, I would like to...
Nipsey – Legacy, Resilience and our Responsibility

Nipsey – Legacy, Resilience and our Responsibility

The Lessons of Nispey Hussle for the Eritrean Diaspora The death of Ermias Asghedom, aka “Nipsey Hussle,” on March 31, 2019 was a painful moment for his fan-base of millions. The tragedy of his untimely death was made worse by the fact that his contributions – both as...

Ask EDN: May 2019

Ask EDN Question Dear EDN, It’s hard to meet like-minded Eritreans in my city. I’m in my late twenties and just moved, and I want to meet Eritreans since I have a strong community at home. Do you have suggestions on how and where I can meet Eritreans? Response Dear...
May Professional Spotlight: Mitchellel Sium

May Professional Spotlight: Mitchellel Sium

This month’s professional spotlight is Mitchellel Sium, an Eritrean-American singer and songwriter. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Mitchellel and his path to success in this challenging industry. Could you briefly explain some of your...