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The historic significance of May 5
It was on this day in May 5, 1936 Fascist Italian forces had taken Ethiopia's capital. The same day, mass demonstration in Rome's Piazza Venezia square was called and the Fascist leader Benito...
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How well do you know your country quiz - May 8
How well do you know your country quiz: Name these individuals who were born today MIYAZIA 30 (May 8) One was influential member of Ethiopian nobility, provincial governor and chief diplomat. The other...
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"Miruts Yifter, the Shifter": Reliving the 1980 Moscow Olympic double victory
Born on this day GINBOT 8, 1936 AMETE MIHRET is one of Ethiopia's greatest long distance runner and double gold medalist in 1980 Moscow Olympics. Captain Miruts Yifter was born in Tigray region of...
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Belated birthday wish to Abraham Verghese & tributes to my Indian high school...
This blog entry was supposed to be posted last week on May 30th, the day the only Ethiopian author whose books made it to New York Times Best Sellers list was born. I am speaking of none other than...
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The inspiring documentary about Civil Rights struggle in America
In recent discussion with friends and acquaintances, I learned with surprise that many have not seen 'Eyes on the Prize' one of the best documentary and critically acclaimed film series on civil rights...
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Blaten Geta Lorenzo Taezaz - patriot & model diplomat
Blogger's Note: On this day 112 years ago one of Ethiopia's patriot and model civil servant who served his country and his king loyally was born in Akele Gizai, Eritrea. His name was Lorenzo Taezaz. I...
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How well u know your heritage quiz? July 7 2012 - SILE FITIH (seeking justice)
SILE FITIH (Seeking Justice)Bloggers Note: Name the five who had said or written the following words quoted below: "...the day of those who stand for justice will come, prolonged as the period of...
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The mockery of justice in Ethiopia
A blogger who use computer keyboard as his chosen weapon to write about liberty from dictatorial rule is accused of terrorism charges and thrown to jail by a ruler who is governing with means of...
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Commemorating the birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie - Guest Blog
Blogger's Note:“Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered...
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The Abune who baptized Bob Marley
79 years ago on this day Hamle 27, 1926E.C (Aug.3, 1933) Laeke Mariam Mandefro who later became Abuna Yesehaq, Archbishop of Western Hemisphere Diocese of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church was born....
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Poem inspired by Olympic Marathon victory of Tiki Gelana
Blogger's Note: This is my first attempt to write poetry in English. It was inspired by good feeling that stayed with me after waking up to live broadcast of the Women Marathon in London Olympics and...
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Remembering Ethiopia's Poet Laureate Tsegaye Gabre Medhin on his birthday
Blogger's Note: Ethiopia’s greatest playwright, poet, producer, art director and essayist was born on this day August 17, 1936 (Nehassie 11, 1928 E.C.) This is a reprint of his biographical sketch...
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Thinking of the parents who lost their loved ones to Legesse Zenawi ordered...
Freedom loving Palestinians in the past & Syrians recently bury victims of crackdown with flag draped coffins and turnout in mass to bid farewell to their fallen heroes. The world have also seen in...
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Blame it on these trio - Susan, Vickie & Gayle
I suspect Obama will lose the votes of significant Ethiopian Americans especially in key battle ground states like Virginia, Nevada etc.. I am not saying this out of nothing. It is based on what I was...
View ArticleVoice from the past: Recorded voices of Emperor Menelik & Etege Taytu
For the first time Ethiopians and admirers of Emperor Menelik are able to hear the voice of the Emperor as well as that of his wife Taytu thanks to recent finding at the British Library Sound...
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In remembrance of Ba'alu Girma - Distinguished journalist, martyr novelist
Blogger's Note: On facebook, I change my profile from time to time to those I consider heroes. These are people who showed exemplary dedication to Ethiopia or luminaries who have enriched the lives of...
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Got your Ethiopian New Year Calendar with Aptitude?
It is with great pride & excitement that we present to you this year's edition of our publication, "Ethiopian Calendar 2005E.C. (2012/13) with primary source materials." As you may know from past...
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On this day in Addis Ababa, a Star was born
On Meskerem 19,1933 E.C. (September 29, 1940G.C.) in Temenja Yazh neighborhood of Addis Ababa, the icon of Ethiopian popular music Tilahun Gessesse was born. No one has left a bigger mark on Ethiopian...
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Haddis Alemayehu remembered
Blogger's Note: In remembrance of & in commemorating the late Dr. Haddis Alemayehu's 103rd birthday that was observed two weeks ago, I have posted here the biographical sketch that I had compiled...
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In memory of my friend and mentor Dr. Meseret Chekol
I am deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Meseret Chekol Reta who was a friend & mentor to me since we came to know each other closely some eight years ago. Dr. Meseret was an Assistant Professor...
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