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IS THERE AN AMNESTY ON THE HORIZON FOR ILLEGAL / UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S.?

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Features Law Immigration and You News African News American News Politics

Since President Barack Obama prevailed in the 2012 U.S. presidential elections, there has been much talk about the reasons why the Republican Party lost the highly contested race. Much of the chatter has surrounded the fact that the Republican Party clearly and mistakenly neglected a significant population of the voting electorate, Spanish speaking people or Hispanics. The statistics show that Hispanics favored Obama over Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the November 6, 2012 election by 71 percent to 27 percent.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 04, 2013 - 9:29:56 PST

EDITION 31 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Features News African News Politics

Pick your hard copy from the nearest African shop, church, restaurant or business. Enjoy the wonderful noise the African Trumpet is making. Download the entire edition by clicking the link http://free.yudu.com/item/details/573112/AFRICAN-TRUMPET-EDITION-32

Read more | Comments (0) | Aug 15, 2012 - 8:07:49 PST

Fare Thee Well Kojoe Agyei Kodie

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News News African News American News Personal

I was sure I very well knew the victim in the gruesome cannibalism murder incident as soon as the picture appeared in the media. I tried so hard to remember the face but the span of over 20 years blocked my memory. Kojoe Agyei Kodie aka Tiger enrolled as a freshman at SDA Secondary School, Bekwai, Ghana, when I was in my fourth year. He was such a smart boy that everyone who came into contact with him, just could not help but love him. He often appeared in his well pressed uniform and his trade mark, a pair of white ankle high socks and a pair of white tennis shoes to match made him stand out wherever he was. He spoke flawless English and his thoughts and reasoning was far beyond that of his age.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jul 04, 2012 - 6:54:41 PST

EDITION 30 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Education Features News African News American News Politics

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Read more | Comments (0) | Jul 04, 2012 - 5:53:08 PST

EDITION 29 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in Features News African News

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Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 23, 2012 - 9:37:57 PST

MALAWI SWEARS BANDA IN AS PRESIDENT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News News African News Politics

Malawi's Vice-President Joyce Banda has been sworn in as president following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 23, 2012 - 8:39:27 PST

No stopping Africa’s growth: Zuma

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News News African News

Major shifts in governance, trade, infrastructure and demographics will turn Africa's emergence over the past decade into a sustained economic lift-off, South African President Jacob Zuma said at the International Trade and Investment Conference in North West province recently.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 23, 2012 - 8:30:42 PST

EDITION 23 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Features News African News

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Read more | Comments (0) | Nov 16, 2011 - 7:21:40 PST

AFRICAN TRUMPET EDITION 21

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Education Features News African News Politics

Have you picked a copy of our September edition...Stop by the closest African grocery shop, church or restaurant for your copy. You can also download a copy through this link http://www.yudu.com/item/details/408415/AFRICAN-TRUMPET-EDITION-21

Read more | Comments (0) | Sep 21, 2011 - 3:41:01 PST

South African Consul-General in Los Angeles Talks To African Trumpet

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Education News African News American News Personal Politics

Your community newspaper, the African Trumpet was recently granted an interview by Mr Cyril Ndaba, the Consul-General of South Africa. Our correspondent, Isaac Appiah brings you what transpired at the interview.

Read more | Comments (0) | Sep 01, 2011 - 3:09:25 PST

GHANAIANWAY STREET OPENS IN NEW JERSEY

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Business African Market USA African Trumpet News Culture News African News American News

By: Isaac Amo-Kyereme History was made in New Jersey on Saturday, June 24th 2011, when a local street Victoria street was renamed “Ghanaian Way’. The street which houses a number of Ghanaian businesses perhaps is the only street named after a country in America.

Read more | Comments (0) | Sep 01, 2011 - 11:38:11 PST

Olympic marathon champion Wanjiru dies in balcony fall

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Sports News African News

NAIROBI (AFP) – Olympic marathon champion Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya died overnight at the age of 24 after falling from the second floor of his home in the town of Nyahururu, police have said. “He fell from the balcony of his home after a row with his wife. We found him lying on the verandah with a broken skull,” a police officer in the region, Jasper Ombati, said.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 23, 2011 - 4:55:07 PST

The Good News about Africa’s Population Boom

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Business African Trumpet News News African News

It has already been established that the Africa region has the fastest growing population. This boom will cause Africa to surpass both China's and India's population in 2025, less than 15 years away. The combined populations of Asia, including China and India, will still exceed Africa's, however. If we look out to the year 2100, one in three people will be of African descent globally even with the likelihood that fertility rates will continue to decrease. Lower rates of mortality and increasing life span also contribute to the growing population on the continent.

Read more | Comments (0) | Jun 23, 2011 - 4:00:30 PST

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Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Education Features News African News American News

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Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 13, 2011 - 3:18:34 PST

England’s Smartest Family is African

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Education Features News African News European News

Peter and Paula Imafidon, 9-year-old twins from Waltham Forest in northeast London, England are a part of the highest-achieving clan in the history of Great Britain education. The two youngest siblings have made British history as the youngest students to ever enter high school. They astounded veteran experts of academia when they became the youngest to ever pass the University of Cambridge’s advanced mathematics exam. That's on top of the fact they have set world records when they passed the A/AS-level math papers.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 13, 2011 - 3:07:11 PST

GHANA DRAWS 1-1 WITH ENGLAND

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Entertainment Sports News African News

Ghana's Black Stars on March 29th earned a deserved draw when Asamoah Gyan's 90+1-minute goal cancelled Andy Carroll's first in the first half in a historic clash with the Three Lions of England at Wembley. England kicked-off strongly and appeared set to drown Ghana in goals as the Ghanaians looked lethargic and lost many of the 50-50 balls, apparently as a result of their long flight from Congo Brazzaville less than 48 hours earlier.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 13, 2011 - 2:36:20 PST

EDITORIAL-SUPPORT THE AFRICAN TRUMPET

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Education Features Sports Africa News African News

Any time a potential writer or advertiser in conversation inquires after a pause, where are you from? If he does not answer he is from where I am originally from, no matter how excited he was about our project and how happy he is about Africans projecting a positive image of Africa etc.etc, I immediately conclude, that is the last time I will hear from him or her. It is so sad that even business people looking at the African community market and accept that this vehicle is the best platform for them will still feel reluctant to advertise and support this project just because perhaps the editors name does not sound familiar.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 13, 2011 - 11:49:05 PST

BRONX REPORT-Why A Bronx Report Column? By:Dr Mark Naison, Fordham University

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Market USA African Trumpet News Culture Law Immigration and You News African News

If you ask people about the Bronx, the first thing most people would mention would be the Yankees. Next would come the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, after that Fordham University, then more negatively, a range of attributes associated with urban decay, such as gangs and drugs and arson, coupled with a some apologetic references to the Bronx’s significance in the development of Latin Music and Hip Hop.

Read more | Comments (0) | Apr 13, 2011 - 11:17:16 PST

PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS AFRICAN MOVIE STARS

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Business African Trumpet News Culture Entertainment Sports Africa News African News

By: Isaac Amo-Kyereme The 19th Annual Pan African Film festival (PAFF) has ended in Los Angeles with a strong representation from many African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Mali etc. The festival which ended on February 23rd screened over a 100 films made by/or about people of African descent from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, the Pacific, Europe and Canada.

Read more | Comments (0) | Mar 15, 2011 - 9:56:56 PST

ENJOY THE ONLINE VERSION OF EDITION 13 HERE

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme | Posted in African Trumpet News Culture Features News African News Politics

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Read more | Comments (150) | Dec 15, 2010 - 11:50:05 PST

Senegal Inaugurates The World’s Tallest Statue

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin | Posted in News African News

Senegal's African Renaissance monument, the tallest statue in the world has been unveiled amid criticism that the 49-metre bronze statue is a presidential vanity project and waste of money. The representation of a man, woman and child emerging from a volcano was inaugurated at a ceremony featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers. The statue, which cost $27m and is taller than the Statue of Liberty, stands on a hill overlooking the capital, Dakar. It marks Senegal's 50 years of independence, and the president, Abdoulaye Wade has said he hopes it will become a tourist attraction. Wade, 83, who is expected to seek another term in office at elections in 2012, said the monument commemorated the entire continent. "It brings to life our common destiny," Reuters reported him saying at the launch ceremony. "Africa has arrived in the 21st century standing tall and more ready than ever to take its destiny into its hands.

Read more | Comments (0) | May 13, 2010 - 9:41:48 PST

Children of Fire

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin | Posted in News African News

Ubuntu Corner sets out in this edition to investigate the horrors of South African shanty towns. This year as tourists flock to South Africa's 2010 FIFA World Cup they will experience one of the most beautiful countries in the World. But, sadly, behind the scenes vast numbers of South Africans are living in impoverished conditions in shanty towns called squatter camps or imijondolo.

Read more | Comments (1342) | Apr 06, 2010 - 2:57:19 PST

FIRE COMPLETELY GUTS HOME OF JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin | Posted in News African News

The residence of former president of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings at Ridge, Accra, has been gutted extensively by fire.

Read more | Comments (17) | Mar 15, 2010 - 6:13:53 PST

UBUNTU CORNER - INVICTUS, A MISSED OPPORTUNITY

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin | Posted in News African News

June 25, 1995 was a defining moment for South Africa.Sometimes, defining moments occur when we don't see them for what they are. It's only afterwards, as we look back, that we understand their importance.The mediocre Springbok teams' performance in the third Webb Ellis world cup final typified this. It was indeed an iconic moment which was to change our destiny forever.

Read more | Comments (0) | Mar 11, 2010 - 10:51:50 PST

$8 billion invested in Africa’s ICT in 2008

Posted by 180byDesign | Posted in African Business News African News

I n t e r n a t i o n a l Telecommunications Union (ITU), Hamadoun Toure, said that $8 billion was invested in the development of Information and C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Technology (ICT) in Africa in 2008. Toure disclosed this at a world press conference to mark the end of the African Telecom Development Summit 2009 held in Abuja. He commended the giant strides made in the telecommunications industry in the last decade, adding ... Read More

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 17, 2009 - 9:41:02 PST

More Oil Discovered In Ghana

Posted by 180byDesign | Posted in News African News Politics

The Sankofa-A1 well, drilled at Cape Three Points Block on Ghana's offshore by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) in conjunction with Vitol Upstream Ghana Limited (Vitol), discovered a net hydrocarbon column of approximately 36.3 metres. It comprised 33.1 metres of gas and 3.2 metres of oil in reservoir sands of Campanian age. A statement issued in Accra by the GNPC said "The success of this well confirms the prospects of ... Read More

Read more | Comments (0) | Dec 17, 2009 - 9:38:59 PST

Shocked South African caller speaks to President Zuma

Posted by 180byDesign | Posted in News African News Politics

A South African woman phoned up a new anticorruption hotline and was shocked to find herself talking to President Jacob Zuma.

Read more | Comments (354) | Dec 17, 2009 - 9:33:19 PST

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IS THERE AN AMNESTY ON THE HORIZON FOR ILLEGAL / UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.S.?

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/4/13

THOKOZA SINGS “TERERA” LISTEN

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/4/13

After watching the enchanting stage work and experiencing the sounds that emanate from this Southern California based Afocentric Acapella group, THOKOZA, one is left to wonder how come they can sing like that but are not a household name yet? How come they are not that famous? Well, now LISTEN! That is about to change courtesy their debut album release “TERERA”.

EDITION 31 IS OUT

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EDITION 30 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 07/4/12

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EDITION 29 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/23/12

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DOWNLOAD EDITION 25 HERE

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 01/26/12

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EDITION 23 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 11/16/11

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AFRICAN TRUMPET EDITION 21

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 09/21/11

EDITION 20 IS OUT

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 08/18/11

Edition 20 is out. Pick a copy from your nearest African shop or restaurant. You can also download the entire edition via this link http://www.yudu.com/item/details/390111/AFRICAN-TRUMPET-EDITION-20 or here on our website.

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OUT OF AFRICA-Presents Math Professor Nkechi Agwu

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 06/23/11

Nkechi Agwu, Ph.D., is the President of the American Association of University Women New York City (AAUW NYC) Branch. She is a past Executive Vice President, Program Co-Vice President, Public Policy Chair, Black History Chair, By-laws Committee Member, Emerging Leader and Educational Foundation Honoree of the Branch. She has given several workshops and presentations for students and parents within the NYC Branch’s Explore Your Opportunities (EYO) Conference, College/University Program and Black History Program.

Download the Entire May edition here

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 05/15/11

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England’s Smartest Family is African

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/13/11

EDITORIAL-SUPPORT THE AFRICAN TRUMPET

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/13/11

MONEY MATTERS with Ken Barnes: Is there anything like a good debt?

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 04/13/11

Debt- defined loosely as an amount of money owed to a person, organization or nation for funds borrowed is one of the most talked about topics in any household and financial planning workshop. Countries and Nations devote whole ministries and boards to discuss and manage debt. My church, The Solid Foundation Chapel, is currently treating debt as a topic in our practical living series lessons. I have personally over the years taught many workshops on Debt and how to get out of debt. So I will like to discuss an aspect of this all important subject-debt this month!

AFRICAN TRUMPET EDITION 15

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 03/8/11

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Download the Entire February edition here

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 02/15/11

The African Trumpet is the premier free African Community newspaper for the African Community in America. It carries African and community news from the continent as well as about news of Africans in America.

ENJOY THE ONLINE VERSION OF EDITION 13 HERE

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 12/15/10

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G.O.A.L. Honors African Trumpet

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 10/19/10

The Gathering Of African Legacies, (GOAL), an initiative of the All Nations African SDA church, San Bernardino, at its maiden congregation recently honored the African Trumpet and its editor Isaac Amo-Kyereme for taking the initiative to inform Africans in America of happenings within the community and on the continent.

ENJOY THE ONLINE VERSION OF EDITION 11

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 10/13/10

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Edition 10

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 09/14/10

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Edition 9

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 08/19/10

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MONEY MATTERS with Ken Barnes -The New Credit Card Law and how it Impacts You!

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 07/13/10

One of the popular questions my office has received since February this year has been on the new Credit Card Act, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act) which took effect on February 22nd 2010 and how it impacts them, so I decided to research into it. Below are some of my findings from articles, publications, industry practitioners and personal experiences of real people.

Edition 8

Posted by Isaac Amo Kyereme on 07/8/10

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AFRIKAN GODDESS - What Do You Mean You Don’t Want to Have Children?

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin on 06/15/10

By: N. Amma Twum-Baah...... There are many statements a woman should never utter out loud, even to her closest friends. For African women, there's the following: "I don't want to be a wife," I don't want to be a mother," and "I don't know how/want to cook!" Any of these utterances even among friends are bound to get you shunned, heavily judged, questioned and labeled by both men and women alike. And even as unacceptable as these statements are, some are more tolerable than others. "I don't know how to cook" might get you by among some circles because it's never too late to learn. Some may even attempt to rescue you by throwing a few recipe lifelines your way for the occasional times when the need arises to impress others with your cooking skills - like the new man in your life. Unless, of course, your 'I don't know how to cook" is because of your "I don't want to be a wife." In which case, you have nothing to worry about besides having to explain why you "don't want to be a wife!"

ATTAINING PERMANENT RESIDENCY (A GREEN CARD) IN THE UNITED STATES

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin on 06/15/10

THE LAW & YOU with Ben Frimpong Esq...... Becoming a permanent resident in the United States is an important step in realizing the American dream and becoming a citizen. A lawful permanent resident may apply for United States citizenship or naturalization, after five years of residency. The time period is shortened to three years if married to a U.S. citizen, or four years if permanent residency was was received through asylum. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) defines a permanent resident as someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "green card." The USCIS has outlined several ways that a person can become a permanent resident. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or an employer in the United States. Other individuals may also become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs.

Our Kids: Are they African or What?

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin on 05/13/10

Michael Mupfawa (father of three third culture kids) is the Senior Pastor at All Nations African Church of the Seventh-day Adventists and a freelance writer. It felt like a high school debate as each youth passionately contributed to the subject matter at hand. We were in South Carolina where I was conducting a camp meeting for the Association of Zimbabwean Adventists in North America (AZANA). It was an unforgettable experience, at least for me. As a Pastor attempting to break the ice with the vibrant group of young people; high school and college-going age, I introduced Ellen, a Ghanaian young lady who was a guest that summer from Sweden. I asked the group whether Ellen (who was born of Ghanaian parents in Sweden) was Ghanaian or Swedish. That is what started the trouble. Some chose Ghana others Sweden and still others gave her a hyphenated citizenship as the variant answers poured like rain. I must say that there was friendly fire in that room! Some said the girl was European while others argued African.

A Spotlight On South Medical Clinic

Posted by AfricanTrumpet Admin on 05/13/10

The South Medical Clinic (SMC) is a non-profit health center committed to ensuring access to health care services for all members of the community. Originally called South Medical Group, it was founded 30 years ago but was reorganized in 2008 as a non-profit and renamed South Medical Clinic.

MONEY MATTERS With Ken Barnes (IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT SCORE)

Posted by Saddat Adutwum on 05/13/10

Ken Barnes, MBA, is the President of Barnes and Barnes Financial Inc and Ken Barnes Real Estate Group Inc. With Over 20 years of Management and leadership experience in Banking, Marketing, Corporate Finance , Personal Financial Planning, Insurance, Real Estate and Management Consulting. He is member of the American Institute of Management Consultants and American Management Association.

African Trumpet is Born!

Posted by 180byDesign on 12/17/09

And Africans in America say Welcome, Bienvenue, Akwaaba, Mwabonwa, Mwalandiridwa, Fosori, Weizo, Toolii, Heni odjen, Baruch haba, Ilo la, E kaabo, Emukela.

“AND THEIR DREAM BECAME A REALITY”

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