Celebrating Eid al-Adha in New York City
Muslims of New York city and surrounding area residents gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha on December 19th 2007. This marked the first day of a...
At Saint Mary of Zion’s Annual Celebration, a Step Closer to Realizing a Dream!
On a very cold Saturday morning in New York City, churchgoers gathered to take part in the annual celebration at Saint Mary of Zion. Clergy...
Alfa Demmellash: Fighting poverty, starting where she is!
They criticized Oprah when she built schools in South Africa; saying there are plenty of people she can help here in America. I wonder what...
All Things Marriage!
[caption id="attachment_448" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ato Shiferaw with his wife of 65 years, Wezero Kelmourk."][/caption] We are talking all things marriage, as couples—one who have been...
Lalibela-Wonders and Mystery Screens in New York City
The flier read, “Amazing! Astounding! Highly Educational,” (describing the documentary film Lalibela-Wonders and Mystery by Addis Film Production) and it delivered! The flier also pointed...
Happy Ethiopian Millennium! From New York City
[caption id="attachment_212" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="First from left, ECMAA President Maidot Meherka, participates in the Milliennium celebration."][/caption] This past September 11, 2007 marked the official date...
Celebrating Meskel at Amanuel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church
On a chilly Sunday, September 30th, worshipers gathered outside of Amanuel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church, located on 20 Old Indian Road in West Orange, NJ...