Posts Tagged ‘Eritreans’
Photo Essay: Meet K-Fly, one of North Oakland’s Eritrean barbers
Photo Essay about the life of Kiflay Habte, an Eritrean barber living in North Oakland.
Read MoreEritrean group to hold anti-government protest in Oakland
A group of Eritrean immigrants are planning a Bay Area protest on December 29 against what they say is a oppressive government in their home country.
Read MoreEast Africans share community values, plates of food
Oakland has become a popular destination for the estimated 20,000 Ethiopian and Eritreans living in the Bay Area, according to the Ethiopian Community Center in Oakland. The East Africans have been steadily migrating to the Bay Area since the late 1980s and early 1990s, seeking refuge from the brutal military dictatorship of then Ethiopian leader Mengistu Haile Mariam. But now, the community is flocking to the area on a more positive note. Drawn to the city for its temperate climate, reminiscent of East Africa, and its food-centric culture, many Ethiopian and Eritrians have settled in North Oakland—bringing the flavor and color of their customs and cuisine with them.
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