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June 2018 Professional Spotlight: Lidiaana
This month’s professional spotlight features Eritrean singer, songwriter and producer Lidiaana. Lidiaana has toured venues across the globe, including the acclaimed Royal Festival Hall, and has performed alongside the likes of Naturally 7, German Hip Hop set-up Les...
Ask EDN June 2018
Ask EDN Question Hi EDN! I’m currently pursuing a degree in history. I was wondering what career paths I could take with my major while still maintaining the integrity of my major. Thank you!” Dear Historian: Thank you for a question. You’ve picked a pretty cool and...
Eritrean Women and Independence Day
As Eritrea celebrates its 27th independence anniversary, it is important that we highlight the contribution of the many Eritreans that contributed to the independence struggle and helped build the nation in the post-independence years. In the past, EDN has highlighted...
Ask EDN May 2018
Ask EDN Question Hi EDN! I’ve enjoyed the Ask EDN series and thought it’s time to shoot my shot! I am leaving my current job soon and I applied to and interviewed for different positions. I need some good advice about salary negotiations. I’ve heard many things...
May 2018 Professional Spotlight: Henok Huruy
This month’s professional spotlight features Henok Huruy. Henok is a professional singer with his music reaching fans all around the world. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Henok and his path to becoming a professional singer. Also, be sure to check out...
Ask EDN April 2018
Ask EDN Question I hate my job. Everyday it gets harder and harder to go. I spend over an hour, laying in bed, scrolling through social media, reading articles, instead of getting ready, until the very last minute. When I am at work, I do the bare minimum. I don't...
April Professional Spotlight: Haben Abraha
This month’s professional spotlight features Haben Abraha. Haben is an Attorney with the State of Florida’s Corporate Income Tax unit and founding attorney at the Abraha Law Firm, PL. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Haben and his work. Could you...
March 2018 Professional Spotlight: Beri Gebrehiwot
This month’s professional spotlight features Beri Gebrehiwot. Beri is a Registered Nurse, business owner, and author. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Beri, her work, and her debut children’s book ‘The Adventures of Noah and Sabu: Mornings with...
Ask EDN March 2018
Ask EDN Question: Balancing work and school is stressful. As a healthcare worker, I am constantly adapting. However as a nontraditional student, I feel judged by many in the Diaspora. I am almost done with my Bachelor's, but will have to go to grad school. I feel as...
February 2018 Professional Spotlight: Semhar Araya
This month’s professional spotlight features Semhar Araya. Semhar is a Human Factors Engineer/HSI Project Lead at the Department of the Navy. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Semhar and her work. Q: Could you briefly explain some of your...