Comments on: Notable Ethiopian Americans of 2009

By: Hailemariam

Hailemariam — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:21:20 +0000

I am really happy to hear about these Ethiopian heroes.They are role-models.

By: Maki

Maki — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:38:43 +0000

Word up ! I would like to congagulate all of them. I like the representation in the different professional backgrounds.

By: Dubaya Lekemisha

Dubaya Lekemisha — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:43:43 +0000

It feels so good! Ethiopia has never been short of producing fine sons and daughters. And we thank you for bringing these great achievers to the public eyes. They loved doing what they had been doing for the past and still are doing at the present, and of course will do in the future thrugout their lives.

By: Derege

Derege — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:04:45 +0000

Tiruneh,

Great choice! I like the fact that you pick several young blood. In the future I hope Tadias will do research and find role models behind media spot light.

Love Tadias!

By: koster

koster — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:23:04 +0000

(Why not measure contributions to the Ethiopian poor?) I wish Dr Gebissa would follow the footsteps of Professor Yunus of Bangladesh and serve the Ethiopian people for the rest of his life. I know the danger involved because of the state terrorism in Ethiopia. We have lost one brilliant agriculturist and man of the people – Dr Dagnatchew Yirgou/Minister of Agriculture during the DERG regime who was also a graduate of Purdue as Dr Gebisa Ejeta.

By: mimi

mimi — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:56:50 +0000

im so proud of them!! Yes We Can!!!!

By: assefa

assefa — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:29:11 +0000

VERY IMPRESSIVE GROUP!!

Next round I will like to see the “best scientist” category. Keep up the good job, TADIAS.

Thank you,

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By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:49:55 +0000

They made me feel
I could be big.
They raised my spirit.
Iconic people.
Proud of them

By: Hiwot

Hiwot — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:09:02 +0000

Tadiasoch, thank you for sharing the stories of these positive raw models in the diaspora. It’s re-affirming the fact that the sky is the limit for us. God bless.

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By: Queenshebba

Queenshebba — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:56:52 +0000

As a young person I’m inspired to make my own future possible and this top heroes inspire me to work hard and achieve the imposiisble in life. If they can do it I can also achieve it. Thank U TADIAS for your efforts in bringging postive Ethiopians who make history. Very inspiring group.

By: Abera

Abera — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:07:26 +0000

Hi! Tadias,

I am proud of your efforts based on fact or truth specially to encourage Ethiopians, pls don’t forget Alpha, Nina Ashenafi (judge), our heroes.

Thanks so much!!!

By: Biruk

Biruk — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:11:00 +0000

I am proud that there are notably great Ethiopians who I hope do something to our motherland. Thumbs up

By: YW

YW — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:01:45 +0000

Tadias!

Thanks so much for shading bright light on our sisters and brothers!

What is more inspiring and urgent than becoming hope for our children. Though all achievers in your list deserve recognition, I am for Dr Gebisa Ejeta.

By: germa

germa — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:33:59 +0000

Yegermal ekoo,Gobez!!!

By: david

david — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:13:53 +0000

Great job Tadias! How about Tadias hosting a get together event for these people and our community at large? That would be nice.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:49:13 +0000

It is amazing to me how in the past five years Ethiopian Americans have come long ways and seem be on the fast track. It is just a matter of time before we become like the Indian Americans, Cuban Americans, Jewish Americans, Italian Americans, Korean Americans, Vietnamese Americans with elected officials here in the states and real positive impact back home both in economic and political terms. Keep it up!

By: Emu

Emu — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:34:44 +0000

Hello,

Thanks, these are the real people who keep me going!!!!!

By: Surafeal

Surafeal — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:33:35 +0000

I am sure Tadias staff have done a tremendous job in getting us the best of talents for the year. I would have liked to have Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged included in the list; unfortunately, the list is restricted only to Ethiopian-Americans, to which he doesn’t belong.

Surafeal

By: DJ

DJ — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:53:28 +0000

Loving it and digging it!!

By: Vivian

Vivian — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:59:35 +0000

Very impressive group indeed!

By: koster

koster — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:22:58 +0000

I hope one day all the listed and unlisted Ethiopians will join their forces to free Ethiopia from tyranny and poverty.

Aytal

By: Bogale

Bogale — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:49:34 +0000

Thank you, Tadias. Please continue to write about the positive achievements of our brothers and sisters.

By: Alefe

Alefe — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:13:27 +0000

A very amazing role models for all of us!

By: Life

Life — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:51:06 +0000

Tadias Staff,

I applaud you for making our Ethio Americans achievers visible to the Ethiopinan community at large – an inspiration to our youth.

There is a much stronger list of achievers that did not make your list.

What is your selection process and criteria ?

And I agree with Mimi’s suggestion above : divide the list by categories. It will enable you to expand your list.

By: Dama

Dama — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:00:54 +0000

I actually love this list. I second the idea of adding more categories in the future to include up and coming artists, musicians, and other professionals who would otherwise not receive recognition. I also like the criteria of selecting people “whose inspiring work has made an impact far beyond their individual accomplishments.” I especially like Dr. Ejetta, he is my hero! If on the other hand, you were following the concept of “Person of the Year” and the criteria that the Editors of Time Magazine used in 1927 : “The person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year, for better or for worse.” In my opinion, that person would have been the young Judge in Florida! I remember being so truly happy for her when I first read the news at the beginning of the year. I feel that the under-told story about her is the fact that the first Ethiopian American Judge is a “WOMAN”. I think that’s great!! By the way Tadiasoch, your list is also a wonderful review of 2009 Abeshas in the news. Keep up the good work my people!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:55:07 +0000

Tadiasoch,

This is a much stronger list than you had in 2008. I know you can’t include everyone, but how come Daniel Yohannes Nominated for CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation, did not make the cut? Next year, you can make your 2010 even stronger if you divide the list by categories such as Health, Art, businesses, Entertainment, politics, sports, etc.

By: mulugeta

mulugeta — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:17:49 +0000

I am so proud of them but what about zeresenay (scientist)?

By: bini

bini — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:58:00 +0000

nicly done

By: Manny Lakew

Manny Lakew — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:03:57 +0000

Dynamic list! Among all the negative news we hear about Ethiopia, it is refreshing to read about these remarkable people. I am 60 years old and I could probably be a father to most of these honorable individuals! This news gives me hope, sunlight (Tsega) for my children.

By: Abera

Abera — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:56:15 +0000

I am proud of all of them. I would suggest Alfa Demmellash (CNN Hero).

By: syoum gebregziabher

syoum gebregziabher — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:28:27 +0000

How about the New York Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi?

By: Pat Ortman

Pat Ortman — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:43:22 +0000

A very impressive group!