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feature : Q&A with Maaza Mengiste, Author of ‘Beneath the Lion's Gaze’

2010-03-10T21:00:18-05:00

"I wanted to put into context my own memories of particular moments in Ethiopia during the early days of the revolution. I saw a type of fear that was raw and immediate, and I think even at that young age, I’d begun to understand the human capacity for cruelty."

column : Word to Recession Graduates - Temp Til Ya Drop…

2010-03-10T07:29:42-05:00

And that's even if you're lucky to land a temp job, lest you be huffing or anything. You're entitled to be sure as your over priced university/college education wuz suppose to have guaranteed you (at worst) an entry level position at one fancy corporation or another.

feature : Yohannes Gedamu (1947-2010)

2010-03-09T06:20:43-05:00

"I am not illustrating or telling a story. There is no story behind it. The painting is rather out there only to incite different emotions from different people. That is why i don't give them titles" Yohannes Gedamu (b. 1947- d. March 7, 2010)

feature : Kansas City Swings: Hermon Mehari on Diverse and music

2010-02-11T19:02:28-05:00

Kansas City boasts a rich heritage in jazz. Both Charlie Parker and Count Basie have roots there, as well as countless musicians who've helped define the genre over the years. Diverse, a quintet formed in 2008, is making their mark on the city’s

feature : The Strength of Joy: An interview with Desta Haile

2010-01-26T16:00:38-05:00

"When I move to a new place, the first thing I do to make myself feel at home is go on lots of long walks to get to know my way around the place," says singer-song-writer Desta Haile.

review : Beneath the Lion’s Gaze

2010-01-19T00:58:57-05:00

In her searing first novel, Maaza Mengiste recounts the experiences of the 1974 Ethiopian revolution with memories crisp and scabs still unhealed and festering.

column : Toronto - A City High on Parking Tickets?

2010-01-18T16:07:29-05:00

Gone are the days when people are able to park their cars for a quick stop in peace. Be it for an emergency washroom stop or a much needed coffee run, today's drivers are haunted by those damn ticketing zealots who've been patrolling the streets as if cars are about to go out of style any day now.

column : Abesha Culture: Shackles or Salvation?

2009-12-22T19:29:57-05:00

What is my purpose? Ahh…the eternal question. To be honest, I am so over it. Thank you, end of article.

feature : Help Debo Band Return to Africa

2009-12-21T21:28:26-05:00

Ethio-groove collective raises money to bring Ethiopian music and dancers to Sauti za Basura, largest music festival in East Africa
more info: deboband.com

column : Not Everybody Loved Hominid Fossil “Lucy”

2009-12-10T17:43:52-05:00

The exhibit, “Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia,” featured installations and artwork from the culturally-rich 5-million-year history of the country where Lucy was found in 1974.