Editorial: Yes, Maine should welcome recent arrivals
In 1994, right after the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, when conflict was about to roll...
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Georges Budagu Makoko
Time & Family: Cultural Differences
As soon as immigrants from Africa arrive in Maine, they are struck by how busy Americans are, and...
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Country Focus: Angola
The Republic of Angola is located along the Atlantic coastline in southwest Africa. Angola is 13.6...
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Food & Health: Cultural Differences
Scientists agree that the food we put in our bodies every day, as well as the environment we live...
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Country Focus: Rwanda
The Republic of Rwanda is a tiny, landlocked country in the east central part of Africa, known as...
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From the Ground: Sudan
“Un fruit ne tombe que quand il est mûr, mais devant l’ouragan et la tempête de l’histoire, mûr ou...
See MoreCulture: Style and Clothing
Culture plays a key role in the way we live and interact with others. Understanding our own culture as well as those of others helps bridge gaps and eases efforts to work and socialize well together. One visible cultural...
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Culture – Weddings
Akryoshe nti gahera mwitama “Something sweet does not last a long time in your mouth” Weddings are...
See MoreWhat’s in a Word: Swearing in America
Many immigrants express shock at the frequent, casual swearing and cursing they hear from Americans. Profanity is not acceptable in most African societies, so newcomers are taken by surprise when they hear vulgarity from people...
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Health & Fitness Through an African Lens
“Life is the foundation on which everything else is built, the most precious thing we have, so we...
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From the Publisher: Migration
Throughout history, the United States has been a beacon of hope, a city on a hill that shines the...
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From the Ground: DR Congo
People from Democratic Republic of Congo, or DR Congo, living here in Maine are thankful that...
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From the Ground: Uganda & Rwanda
President Museveni of Uganda and President Kagame of Rwanda have had a love-hate relationship...
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Hair Care Fair
African-born women living in Maine say that very few local hair salons are prepared to care for...
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Fire Safety in Our Homes
Did you know that, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments...
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