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Modest fashion is my passion, not only as for Muslim women. Rather it is as diverse as there are traditions and religions in the world.  All these wonderful women agree on the idea that modest fashion means relatively loose clothing, comfortable dressing and covering of the body according to every woman’s own comfort. And that is exactly where the difference comes, because there is an unambiguous interpretation for every woman as to what dress fits the criteria. My personal clothing preference has been modesty, comfort, and an unmatched drive to stand out. The “what” and never the “when”; the elegant…

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Voices Magazine’s featured “Change Maker” Pete Betiku is a self-described entrepreneur, investor, motivational/public speaker, financial expert and Forex educator. He currently owns two companies and he specializes in teaching and helping people in the community learn about credit, business funding, how to raise capital, how to invest money in the Forex, aka currency market. Born in Nigeria, Pete Betiku came to the United States when he was only 8 years old. Leaving his country rich with palm trees, grass, and a warm and sunny climate, he arrived in January, to a typical Minnesota winter. He jokes that it was hard…

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Edwin Darlington Tweh Commonly known as D12 (DeeTweh) A Liberian Artist/Musician and Producer. Born and raised in Liberia, DeeTweh “D12” lives and breathes music. Growing up as a child, he will gather the dishes, pot and spoons for drumkit and play beautiful rhythms. He was known for lighting up parties and family gathering with his beautiful voice and dance moves. After the civil war, D12 and his friends took an adventure several times, seeking greener pastures in Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast to name a few. No matter what circumstances he faced, music was consistently an integral part of Tweh’s…

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Hello, everyone and welcome to my life. My name is Augustus Cole Jr. Aka G-Rize. I was born in west Africa in the beautiful city of Monrovia Liberia. In 2003 I was blessed to come to the United States with my family, we now reside in Minnesota. My Mother that I love with all my heart passed away soon after I came to the States. The memory of my mother drives and inspires me every day in my life and music. Since her passing I continue to grow in my education through graduating high school and advancing on to college…

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THE ONE THAT TAKES YOU TO THE HEART OF HAWAIIAN PARADISE IN 9 SUNKISSED DAYS You’ve seen it in the movies and fantasised about it since forever, so why put it off any longer? Hawaii is the kind of island paradise that will have you dreaming of coming back as soon as you’ve left its shores, each time stealing another little piece of your heart. 9 days of sunshine, surf, coconuts and hula dancing are waiting.. DAY 1 – Honolulu to Waikiki Honolulu Well Aloha. Who’s ready for 9 days of nothin’ but good times and happy vibes? Fasten your…

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Overview Kenya is one of Africa’s most exciting countries. There are over 30 game reserves as well as large private ranches teeming with buffalo, elephant, giraffe, rhino, gazelle, wildebeest, big cats, and numerous other species. There are lakes lush with flamingos and a myriad of colorful birds – an ornithological paradise. The Great Rift Valley straddles the heart of the country with its spectacular scenery and silent volcanoes, while the east coast is fringed with the white beaches and marine parks of the Indian Ocean. There are steep mountains (Africa’s highest), deep forests, arid deserts, and turquoise lagoons. The country…

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Presenting an African Queen On Saturday, August 7, 2021, Voices Magazine CEO & Publisher Charles Tubman Dwamina took the hand of his lovely partner, trusted confidant, and beautiful friend, Victorine Ambe, in marriage in a “Voices Magazine-style” classic ceremony. It was a royal wedding in the bride’s home tradition as one family member said in awe, “if the political climate was conducive in Bamenda City, Cameroon where the bride is from, I could only imagine the ceremony.” One of the presiding priests said that his highness Pope Francis prayed a blessing for this unique wedding. The 250 special guests included…

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A BLAST TO COME After the resilience of aggressively fighting COVID-19 in the last few months, a semblance of life pre-COVID-19 is returning. Many people are determined to make it long-lasting even if, as suspected, COVID-19 will not ultimately dissipate. So, the show must go on now with a total blast! Get ready to Save the date in April for the annual VOICES Magazine Awards 2022. Last year, the show recognized the remarkable accomplishments of people of African heritage. Unfortunately, only a few people attended, and the show was virtual for the first time. As a result, the show was…

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What Police Reform Means To Me By Wynfred Russell Since the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the recent killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, I have received a boatload of email messages listened to countless telephone voicemails and held numerous conversations. While many residents have urged me to support reforming the police, others have called for defunding or disbanding the Brooklyn Park police. I think dissolving the BPPD would be unrealistic, unwise, and a distraction to real reform. But what does “defund the police mean? It means a lot of…

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Nasibu Sareva: The Twin Cities’ Financial Trailblazer Changes Lives of Immigrants Having a vision for changing your life and thereby the world is one thing. Bringing it to reality is another. Establishing a life in a new country comes with wild hurdles for any immigrant. But especially for African immigrants who come to the United States, creating a life that will allow their families for generations to thrive may seem insurmountable. That’s why Nasibu Sareva, a financial trailblazer who cracked the code to building generational wealth for immigrants, has dedicated his career to helping African immigrants in the Twin Cities…

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