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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
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
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 responsibilities...
Ask EDN: April 2019
Ask EDN Question Dear EDN, A co-worker referred to a few of us black people (mainly Habeshas) that spend a lot of time together during lunch/breaks as "the blacks" via text and a coworker showed me. This is the same person who has constantly said we segregate...
Ask EDN: March 2019
Ask EDN Question Hi EDN, I have been working for a while and I'm happy with my job, but I don't know if it's my "passion." I know passion is a super vague term, but I do know so many people who love their jobs and I don't feel that way (it's OK but not amazing). How...
March Professional Spotlight: Saron Gebresellassi
This month's spotlight is Saron Gebresellassi, Principal of Saron Legal Professional Corporation (SLPC), but most well known for her run for Toronto Mayor. Read her all about Saron and her fight for human rights and transformation change. Could you briefly explain...
February 2019 Professional Spotlight: Pete Temesgen
This month's professional spotlight features Pete Temesgen, medical malpractice and criminal defense attorney. Read more about Pete's impressive journey, his work, and his service to his community. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your...
Ask EDN: February 2019
Ask EDN Question: Hey EDN, I have what I feel is an ethical and moral dilemma. I am the first person in my family to go to college. I graduated last year. I have cousins that recently came from back home who are both enrolled in community college. I’ve done, yes...
January 2019 Professional Spotlight: Nebiat Adhanom
This months professional spotlight is Nebiat Adhanom, a lead realtor and real estate investor. Read more to learn more about Nebiat and her work. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role? I am a real estate investor and...