I’m breaking the silence to draw attention to a very special fundraising campaign. Many fans of Ethiopia know the significance of Fendika, and how important it is to save this oasis of Ethiopian culture in a city that is drastically changing.
I know that governments of developing countries [...]

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The fastest way stereotypes propagate is through media. Books, TV, radio, internet, and, of course, films. If in every single Hollywood movie, black people are portrayed as gang members, thieves, and murderers, there is a high chance this image will get stuck in our minds. Famous people, [...]

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I don’t remember how and when I ended up on the website of an Ethiopian dance group, but it was quite a discovery. This group formed by non professionals, dances and participates in different events related with Ethiopian and African culture, and the most coolest thing about them is that they [...]

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There are many artists out there that are part of the Ethiopian diaspora. Some of them have strong influences from the Ethiopian culture and others took a different and more personal path but never forgot about their roots. Some of these artists left Ethiopia on their own to pursue their artistic careers, and others were [...]

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