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Immigrant Oromo women embrace an expanding social role

Oromo women in traditional garb. (Source: Oromo Women’s Association) Gifti Galdi (Editor’s Note: This story and its companion piece were researched and written by high school …

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By Gifti Galdi - August 11, 2021

Community Voices

Oromo female identity: A ‘mini-revolution’ reshapes homebound traditions

Kuwee Kumsa (Source: Provided) (Editor’s Note: This story and its companion piece were researched and written by high school student Gifti Galdi as part of the …

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By Gifti Galdi - August 11, 2021

Community Voices

Reformers seek to eradicate female genital mutilation

(Source: World Health Organization) Fatuma Mussa (Editor’s Note: This story was researched and written by high school student Fatuma Mussa as part of the second session …

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By Fatuma Mussa - June 28, 2021

Community Voices

African immigrant entrepreneurs thriving in Lancaster

Musa Mmugambi plans to earn his real estate brokerage license. (Photo: Provided) Ron Mukuria (Editor’s Note: This article was researched and written by Ron Mukuria as …

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By Ron Mukuria - October 12, 2020

Community Voices

Nepali women pushing back against oppressive tradition

Left to right: Bimala Dhungana, Indu Dhungana and Smiriti Khadka. (Source: Provided) Author Apsara Uprety (Editor’s Note: This article was researched and written by Apsara Uprety …

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By Apsara Uprety - October 6, 2020