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By: President Obama Meets With Young African Leaders At The White House at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:57:41 +0000

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Obama to Host Forum with Young African Leaders at Tadias Magazine — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:38:08 +0000

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By: Jara Kumela

Jara Kumela — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:38:39 +0000

Professor Ayele Bekerie is both a scholar and a gentleman, in true sense of the words. He represents the best of Ethiopia and America, both in his intellect and manner. He is a leading academic of his generation on the concept of Ethiopia. And I too would like to extend my thanks to the Professor for sharing with us not only "a little piece of Zemene Obama," but also the key roles that Ethiopian Americans played during the historic 2008 campaign and their post-election roles in helping to govern the country. Thank you and thank you!

By: Sosena Mulugeta

Sosena Mulugeta — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:15:55 +0000

It’s very pleasing to see a teacher’s fruitful results.

By: TJ

TJ — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:16:25 +0000

Thank you Professor.

By: Ayele Bekerie

Ayele Bekerie — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:50:22 +0000

Zemene Obama translates to Era of Obama. Zemene is derived from Zemen, which means era.

By: TJ

TJ — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:20:12 +0000

What does zemene mean in English?

By: Ethiopian-American

Ethiopian-American — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:51:33 +0000

We are living in an interesting age. I was one of those Ethiopian Americans who got involved in politics for the first time because I was inspired by the idea of electing President the improbable candidate then Senator Barack Obama. So Yeshi and Tsehai represent my generation. Despite what his critics say, there could be no doubt that President Obama has remade the American brand on the world stage in a very positive way. Obama is not perfect. In fact, he can be as frustrating to his supporters as he is to his detractors. But he is a quick study, exceedingly intelligent (not required for the job), and has a Zen like balance in his temper under all circumstances. And he is getting a lot done. Historians have already begun comparing the domestic legislative achievements of the young presidency of Barack Obama to that of FDR. It is no small compliment to be compared to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most accomplished and revered leaders this nation has ever had. But one thing is assured in the future, the time we live in today will go down as a very important American historical era! And I am glad that Dr. Bekerie has captured and shared with us a little piece of Zemene Obama!

By: endalc

endalc — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:04:51 +0000

Thank you for this article!

By: Abesha Cornell University - Alumni

Abesha Cornell University - Alumni — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:41:44 +0000

Thank you professor Ayele Bekerie. You always aspire to inspire your students and readers in more ways than one and I am not surprised that Yeshi and Tsehai, whom I know very well, show such great respect to their former teacher and current advisor. Thanks for sharing this exciting report and photos. I look forward to reading more of your articles on Tadias!

Wishing you a great summer!!!

By: Addisu

Addisu — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:17:29 +0000

{Thank you for sharing} This highlights the result of the contributions by many Ethiopian-Americans and the important roles they played during Obama’s historic run for the presidency and the difference they made since the 2008 elections! I also would like to take my hat off to your accomplished former students – Yeshi Abebe and Tsehai Abebe – {for their continued service}.