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2020 EDN Scholarship Fundraiser
In May 2019, we proudly announced the launch of the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) Scholarship Fund. Here at EDN, we have a passion and vision for providing access to higher education in our community. We recognize that funding for college is a challenge facing many...
5/23 IG Live Independence Kickback & Scholarship Fundraiser
Were taking this year's annual Independence Celebration and Scholarship Fundraiser virtual! Bring in Eritrean Independence with DJ Sammy Sam spinning all of your favorite shim shim tunes and help us make our 2nd Annual Scholarship Fund a success! Join us at 7PM PST /...
May 2020 Professional Spotlight: Meb Keflezighi
This month’s professional spotlight features Meb Keflezighi, Olympic Silver Medalist and the only man to ever win both the Boston Marathon and NYC Marathon. Read this month’s spotlight to learn about Meb and his path to becoming one of the world's greatest distance...
Ask EDN: May 2020 – Parenting in a Pandemic
Dear EDN, I have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home, but I also have young children. It is saving our family a lot of money, since we don’t have to pay for daycare, but my husband still has to leave for work and my children are young and require a lot...
April 2020 Professional Spotlight: Robel Woldu
This month’s professional spotlight features Robel Woldu, Founder and CEO of Athletic Form. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Robel, his passion for fitness, and his path to entrepreneurship. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in...
Ask EDN: April 2020 – Feeling Lost Amid Covid-19
Dear EDN, I’ve been with a Hotel Management company for 7 years. It was my first job out of undergrad. Before this Corona stuff broke out, I applied for another job and got it. I thought it was time for something new. I put in my two weeks and transitioned out of my...
Remembering Ermias Asghedom aka “Nipsey Hussle”
Written By Heaven Berhane On that particular Sunday, I was in church later than usual, standing in our lobby and preparing to leave when I read the headlines on Instagram: Nipsey Hussle shot outside his store. My heart sank deep in my stomach as I attempted...
March 2020 Spotlight: Segen Beshir
This month’s professional spotlight features Segen Beshir, owner of “Plan on Segen”. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Segen, her work, and her path to becoming a female entrepreneur. How did you come to decide that starting your own business was the...
Ask EDN: March 2020 – Newbie
Dear EDN, I’m fairly new on the job and I have a coworker that has been assigned to train me on a certain task. In the beginning, I felt like I was learning, getting support, had what felt like a plan of action and goals. However, that has changed. Now she’s assigning...
February 2020 Spotlight: Rahwa H. Ghebre-Ab
This month’s spotlight features Rahwa H. Ghebre-Ab, Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Lionsgate, and recipient of The National Diversity Council's 2020 Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment Award. Read further to learn more about Rahwa and her road to...