Tragedy on the Mediterranean: Part II Last October, in this very blog, we wrote an article in memory of the lives lost at Lampedusa. Our main point was that the tragedy that occurred on that island’s shores was not only reflected in the hundreds of Eritrean lives...
In at least 22 states, your student loan debt could wind up costing you more than your monthly bill – it could cost you your job. Across the country, a growing number of jobs don’t just require a college degree, but also a professional license or certificate. These...
The Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) is committed to mobilizing around a non-partisan community agenda. One of EDN’s programming pillars is the Civic Engagement Workgroup, which is committed to building the civic capacity of Eritrean-Americans, by educating members of...
A History Worth Celebrating There can be little doubt that International Women’s Day is a time of appreciative reflection for Eritreans around the world. Women played an important role in the struggle for independence, both on the frontline, and within the...
Does anyone actually like Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re married to “The One” or find yourself as single as can be, Valentine’s Day can be just a huge let down. Couples often set high, unrealistic expectations, while single people are...
Over 50 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. challenged us to be conscious of the phenomenon of globalization and its role in the eradication of racial justice and economic equality, telling us that “all mankind is tied together; all life is interrelated, and we are...
