In a historic and monumental move for the Liberian community in the United States, President Donald Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2020 into law. The law contains a key provision facilitating permanent residency for Liberians living in the U.S.
Liberian Pastor Runs for City Council in Massachusetts’ 2nd Largest City
A Liberian American pastor, Rev. Jesse Gibson, will appear on the ballot as an at-large city councilor candidate in the November 5 municipal elections for the central Massachusetts city of Worcester.
Over 4,000 Liberians in U.S. Risk Deportation as DED Expires Next Month
For many Liberians in the U.S., it was a moment of joy in March, last year, when President Donald Trump announced that their Deferred Enforced Departure status was extended by an additional one year.
Two Liberians Win Municipal Positions in Minnesota
Two Liberian immigrants in the United States, Michael Elliot, and Wynfred Russell have been elected mayor and city council member for Minnesota, respectively in the state general election on Tuesday.
Liberian Contesting for U.S. City Council Position Receives Unsung Hero Award
Wynfred Russell, the Liberian running for city council position in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has received the 2018 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award. The award was presented by the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Liberian Makes Another Attempt at City Council Position in Minnesota
Wynfred Russell will contest for Brooklyn Park’s West District against Bob Mata, a current council member in an election scheduled to take place on November 6 this year.