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Amjambo Africa! (December 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (December 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Film: .......................................2/3
Le Intersection/Le Carrefour Zamzam Elmoge Black Owned Maine/Amjambo Holiday Gift Guide. ...........4/5
Editorial......................................6
Healthcare in Chad ...................8
French • Kinyarwanda Portuguese • Somali • Spanish Swahili
Poetry: My version of the American dream ......................13
Hermenegildo Paulo and Mathilde Micomyiza...............14
Diversity Calendar project.....16
Finance/All about cars............18
Columns. ............................18/19
Preble Street • MIRC • ILAP Maine Equal Justice • IntWork
5 New Mainers celebrate holidays...............................20-29
French • Kinyarwanda Portuguese • Somali • Spanish Swahili
Community Health Workers/CHOWs....................28
New Voices...............................29
Rupal Ramesh Shah • Roseline Souebele
Humanitarian crisis in Maine.31
Amjambo Africa! (November 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (November 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Afghanistan................................2
Anti-racism. ...............................3
Wabanaki Alliance. ...................5
Allan Monga. .............................6
Translations .......9-13, 30/31, 33
French • Kinyarwanda
Portuguese • Somali
Spanish • Swahili
Africa/COVID.........................13
Banyamulenge....................13/14
Burundi/UN. ...........................14
Tigray........................................14
Rebels........................................14
Market Basket..........................15
Azerbaijani women.................18
Health & Wellness. ............20-29
Diabetes | COVID In English & translation
Columns .......................19, 32/33
Maine Equal Justice
ILAP – IntWork
Let’s Talk • Beautiful Blackbird
New Voices ..................34/35/37
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed
Rupal Ramesh Shah
Nsiona Nguizani
Coco McCracken
Gashi
Kifah Abdulla
Financial Literacy. ...................36
Tips & Info ...39
Amjambo Africa! (October 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (October 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Afghanistan................................2
Refugees......................................3
Freedom & Captivity...........3/39
Election special. .....................4-7
Editorial/Xenophobia ...............8
Translations...............9-13/30-31
News from Burundi ................14
Fishermen feeding Mainers...15
Beautiful Blackbird Festival ...17
Hope Acts.................................17
Education............................18/19
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed
Valerie Laure Bilogue
Bez Mendelsohn
Health&Wellness ...............20-28
Substance abuse & addiction Covid and Delta In English & translation
New Voices columns ...16/34/35
Rupal Ramesh Shah (16),
Roseline Souebele
Nsiona Nguizani
Coco McCracken
Shay Stewart-Bouley
Zabrina Richards
Columns ............................29/32
Maine Equal Justice ILAP• MIRC
Business Insurance
Financial literacy... ............33
ProsperityME ....................36/37
Amjambo Africa! (September 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (September 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Afghanistan..........................2/39
Burundi/Cameroon.....3/34 - 35
Education . ...........................4 - 9
Publshers Editorial Afghanistan.........................10
Translations........................11-13
World Market Basket........14/15
African Weddings...................16
Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Festival.................................17
Columns...18/19/31
New!
Health&Wellness...............22-30 Covid-19 and Delta variant In English & translation
New!
New Voices.........................32/33
Columnists
Kifah Abdullah,
Rupal Ramesh Shah,
Roseline Souebele
Nsiona Nguizani
Gashi
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month!......................39
Maine organizations serving Spanish speakers...
Spanish coming in October!
Amjambo Africa! (August 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (August 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Murder in Chad.....................2
Healthcare ..............................2
Attacks in Burundi................3
“I Wish My Teacher Knew...” 4
Weddings & Community ....6
Remote Theater Project......12
World Market Basket..........14
Housing in Lewiston .....16/17
Call me Coach Steph! .........18
Tips & Info. ..........................20
Zamzam Elmoge .................22
Dental care. ..........................31
Columns
Rupal Ramesh Shah. ...........13
Kirsten Cappy. .....................19
Financial literacy. ................21
Roseline Souebele................24
Nsiona Nguizani..................24
Theo (our newest columnist!).
24 MIRC ....................................25
ILAP......................................25
Northern Light. ...................26
Insurance..............................26
Maine Equal Justice ............29
Translations
French .....................................8
Swahili ....................................9
Somali. ..................................10
Kinyarwanda........................22
Portuguese............................23
Spanish coming soon!
"Rainbow Is The Way To Go" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Rainbow Is The Way To Go" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Rainbow is the Way to Go!"
Multicolored marker on white posterboard.
"Thou Shalt Not Eat Clams" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Thou Shalt Not Eat Clams" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Guess What... The Bible Also Says: 'Thou Shalt Not Eat Clams' )do you eat clams, Mr. Phelps?) What Now?
Black marker on white psterboard.
The "Mr. Phelps" referenced in the text is likely Fred Phelps (1929-2014), former pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church.
"We Are A Land Of Many Colors" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"We Are A Land Of Many Colors" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "We Are A Land of Many Colors America the Beautiful"
Multicolored marker on white background. Rainbow details.
Gsta "Crest" Poster, Betsy Parsons
Gsta "Crest" Poster, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Poster created by Betsy Parsons for conference, workshop, or training. Poster feature a drawing of a crest divided into four quadrants, with each listing goals, positive affirmations, and well-known public figures.
Multicolored marker on posterboard.
"Never Be Ashamed Of Love" Poster, Betsy Parsons
"Never Be Ashamed Of Love" Poster, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Poster created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Never Be Ashamed of Love".
Black and multicolored marker on white posterboard.
"Proud Lesbian Teacher" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Proud Lesbian Teacher" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign carried by Betsy Parsons for a march or demonstration. Text reads: "Proud Lesbian Teacher 30 (x29) Years ~Portland Public Schools~.
Hand-painted, purple, red, and blue paint (likely acrylic or tempera) on white poster board.
:Anti-Gay Discrimination Is Illegal..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
:Anti-Gay Discrimination Is Illegal..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for protest or march. Text reads "Anti-Gay Discrimination is Illegal in Maine Schools and Universities".
Handpainted. Blue and red paint, likely acrylic or tempera on white poster board.
"Trans Gay-Straight Alliance..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Trans Gay-Straight Alliance..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for march or demonstration. Text reads: "Trans Gay-Straight Alliances: Youth Leading for Equality".
Red and black text with a rainbow in the background. Acrylic or tempera on posterboard.
"Proud Glbt Students + Teachers" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Proud Glbt Students + Teachers" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Proud GLBT Students and Teachers".
Black text with rainbow-colored hand prints. Acrylic or tempera on posterboars. GLSEN bumper sticker.
"Equality" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Equality" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march.
Text reads "EQUALITY"
Black text on red posterboard.
"Free To Learn..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Free To Learn..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Free to Learn Teach LEad".
Green, red, purple, and black text on white background with a rainbow. Acrylic or tempera on poster board.
Safe Schools For All" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Safe Schools For All" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "GLSEN Safe Schools for All".
Black and rainbow text on white background with GLSEN bumper sticker. Acrylic or tempera on poster board.
"Glsen" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Glsen" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for event. Text reads: "GLSEN Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network
Black text on yellow background. Acrylic or tempera on poster board.
"Gsta Youth Testimony" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Gsta Youth Testimony" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: " GSTA Youth Testimony Helped Protect the Maine Human Rights Act".
Black, red, green, and blue text on white background. Acrylic or tempera on posterboard.
"Love Is Compassion..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Love Is Compassion..." Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "Love is Compassion Love is Caring Love is Beautiful Love is Love"
Pastel marker on white background.
"Safe Schools For Glbt People" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Safe Schools For Glbt People" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads: "GLSEN Safe SChools for GLBT People".
Black and red text on white background. GLSEN bumper sticker.
"We Are All In This Together" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"We Are All In This Together" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for demonstration or march. Text reads "We Are All In This Together" in several languages.
"Proud Gay Student" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Proud Gay Student" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created for march or demonstration. Text reads: " Proud Son Christian Student Gay". Note, the word "Gay" is written vertically next to "son", "Christian" and "Student".
Acrylic paint on white background.
"Trans Students Are Everywhere" Sign, Betsy Parsons
"Trans Students Are Everywhere" Sign, Betsy Parsons
Betsy Parsons Collection
Sign created by Betsy Parsons for protest or march. Text reads "Trans Students Are Everywhere".
Handpainted rainbow text, likely acrylic or tempera on posterboard.
Amjambo Africa! (July 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (July 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Juneteenth..................................2
Beautiful Blackbird Festival.....3
Publisher’s Editorial..................6
Immigration & the workforce.11
Finding freedom from Trauma Part II..................................12/19
World Market Basket .............14
Food for All Mobile Market
African beef & sauce with Eugénie Kipoy
Nouveaux Romans: reviews of recent novels by Francophone authors A partnership with Bates College .......................15/16/17
Sending money home ............20
Finance.....................................21
Columns. ......................24/25/26
Nigeria bans Twitter ...............27
Bombay Mahal ........................28
Tips&Info for Maine ..............29
ICE in Maine..................30/31
Translations
French .................................8
Swahili ................................9
Somali ...............................10
Kinyarwanda.....................22
Portuguese.........................23
Amjambo Africa! (May 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (May 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Chad’s president dies.........2/3
Corruption in Africa.........2/3
Maine & slave trade..............5
Vaccine pause/editorial .......6
Portland Empowered..........12
Onyx Emelo photo essay ...13
Liberation Farms photo essay.......................14
A taste of Jamaica................15
Support for AAPIcommunity........................17
Midcoast Literacy................18
Amran Osman.....................19
Minorities in Healthcare....20
Finance.................................21
Guest Columnists/community voices.....................24/25/26
Ekhlas Ahmed.....................27
Ryan Adams.........................28
Cynthia McGuirl.................28
Navigating benefits.............29
Racial justice........................31
Translations
French..................................7
Swahili.................................8
Somali..................................9
Kinyarwanda.....................22
Portuguese.........................23
Amjambo Africa! (April 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (April 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
COVID-19 denial in Burundi and Tanzania.....................2
Cameroonian deportations..3
In Her Presence .................4/5
Health care
Vaccine Q&A
Amjambo’s 3rd birthday.......6
MEBIC..................................10
Dr. Shah on vaccine safety.11
Magufuli of Tanzania..........12
World Market Basket..........14
Farming
African donuts
Soil safety..............................15
Baking Academy.................18
Bikes for all Mainers...........19
Childcare..............................20
Finance................................21
Columns & letters..............................24/25/26/27
Bangor/DEI..........................28
Novruz Festival....................29
Gisele Mukundwa...............31
Musical diversity.................31
Translations
French..................................7
Swahili.................................8
Somali..................................9
Kinyarwanda.....................22
Portuguese.........................23
Amjambo Africa! (March 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (March 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In this Issue
Museveni of Uganda..........2/3
College applications andscholarships ........................4/5
Publisher’s Editorial/BetterDays Ahead? ..........................6
Translations
French ............................7/24
Swahili............................8/24
Somali ............................9/24
Kinyarwanda...............20/24
Portuguese ...................21/24
Influential Black leaders .....10
Community masks fromTracey Sesselberg.................11
World Market Basket ..........12
Fishermen feed MainersHealthy cooking with Yvonne ElingaOrganization updates .........13
Burundi Star.........................14
Messan Jordan Benissan inCamden ................................15
Photo essay/Onyx Emelo ...16
Helping kids in Angola.......17
News from Africa................18
Avoiding scams & fraud .....19
Biden proposes immigration changes .................................27
Amjambo Africa! (February 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (February 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In This Issue
buyoya’s legacy ............................2/3
lockdown in Tchad .....................2/3
lewiston equity Committee .......4/5
editorial ...........................................6
News from africa ..........................10
MlK Day ..................................10/15
Diversity Northern light .............11
World Market basket ...................12
basbousa with Nahla alsafarSomali cooperativesyouth programming ...............13/24
‘Temperature’ by Zoza ................14
Jalali to release new book ............15
Immigration reform ......................16
Help with tax season ....................19
Columns ...................................22/23
Pam leo .........................................26
Translations
French ...........................................7
Swahili ..........................................8
Somali ...........................................9
Kinyarwanda .............................20
Portuguese ................................21
Amjambo Africa! (January 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa! (January 2021), Kathreen Harrison
Amjambo Africa!
In This Issue
COVID and women......................2/3
Reza Jalali..........................................4
Editorial............................................6
Translations
French ............................................7
Swahili............................................8
Somali ............................................9
Kinyarwanda...............................20
Portuguese..................................21
News from Africa..........................10
Scholarship.....................................11
Year in Review..........................12/13
Celebrating Diversity....................16
Finance .............................................9
Insurance........................................22
Roseline Souebele.........................22
Rupal Shah.....................................23
Dora Mills.......................................23
Long Hungry Winter.....................24
Education Academy ................26/27