Afro American Development Association Archives

LIVE: Celebrating Diverse Cultures & Diverse Flavors On World Refugee Day

Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening

June 20, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a diverse community. Celebrate some of the people who bring so much that makes our community special. Tuesday is World Refugee Day. Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening. You can also enjoy food from a half-dozen local international restaurants. Juba Restaurant and Cafe sent goat meat…

What all you need to know heading into the polls Tuesday in Fargo

The Polls will open at seven tomorrow morning and people in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members.

June 13, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- People in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members on Tuesday. Do you know what to bring? Or where to go? “You know what? It’s always busy. No matter, you know, the same preparation goes into an election whether it’s a midterm primary or a…

Refugee Leader Wants Fargo City Leaders to Take Responsibility for Racism in the Community

Hukun Abdullahi said the Walmart incident is an example of what is wrong with the FM community

August 1, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Local activists told Fargo city commissioners they are partially to blame for last week’s race driven rant outside of Walmart. “The Walmart incident is an example of what is wrong with our community,” said Hukun Abdullahi, who is with the Afro American Development Association. Abdullahi urged City Commission members to integrate diversity in Fargo. After the rant went viral, he…