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Ask EDN July 2020: Overly ‘Supportive’ White Colleagues
Dear EDN, Two of my white coworkers have taken it upon themselves to continuously check in on me and make sure I’m okay. They each call me once a week, in addition to a group text they’ve created that they share articles or memes and try to “out woke” one another and...
EDN 2020-2021 Scholarship Now Open for Applications
We are excited to announce the official opening of the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) 2nd Annual Scholarship Fund! We invite incoming or current college and graduate students to apply for the EDN Scholarship. Six scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 school...
June 2020 Spotlight: Deborah Embaie
This month’s professional spotlight features Deborah Embaie, Athlete Manager to top MLB, NBA and NFL talent. Read this month’s spotlight to learn Deborah and her exciting path to becoming an Athlete Manager at Roc Nation. Could you briefly explain some of your...
Ask EDN June 2020: Surviving Corporate America While Black in 2020
Dear EDN, During this time what are some strategies to effectively deal with existing in white corporate spaces while being black and an immigrant? I’m noticing that my fuse is short and I’m just drained. I feel angry but tell myself constantly to keep it together. I...
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...