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Ethiopia - Two Ethiopian -Americans to watch

04/09/09

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Yohannes Abraham Photo By Marvin Joseph--The Root/The Washington Pos

Addisu Demissie Photo By Marvin Joseph--The Root/The Washington Pos

Ethiopia - Two Ethiopian -Americans to watch

(nazret.com) - Two Ethiopian-Americans are profiled as among the Ten Young Black Obama Aides to Watch by The Root magazine. Yohannes Abraham is a 23 year old Yale graduate who played a pivotal role in Obama's campaign victory in Virginia. He was field director for the Virginia campaign and now works at the White House, as Assistant to the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs. Read complete profile from Root.

The other young Ethiopian-American profiled among the Root's Talented 10 is, 28-year old Addisu Demissie, also a graduate of Yale University. He worked for Hillary Clinton campaign and now he is National Political Director at Organizing for America. Read his complete profile from Root.

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msg Comment from: Nahom [Visitor]
Proud to see people like this...Please Ethiopians, instead of working in gas stations and doing useless jobs like taxi driving, educate your self in anyway you can so that we could have a better people... I will strive to be the third man, and so do you have too!
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msg Comment from: Yonas Bekele [Visitor]
WOW!!! So great to hear of such gifted youth who are making a difference on both the small and big stages. They make us all proud. Congrats Yohannes and Addisu, you are role models for all of us, young and old alike.
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msg Comment from: Pan Africanist [Visitor]
Another example of how Ethiopians and Africans in general can perform or even out perform at the highest level if given a chance. It's sad that we he have such a substantial reservoir of talent and potential yet its only the intellectually challenged, morally bankrupt, philosophically disillusioned and ethnically biased that always end up ruling our country.

I also hope that now that these guys are in the corridors of power, they will help in designing and steering policies that have the best interest of majority of Americans and Ethiopians at heart instead of the usual elite leaning "let them eat cake if they don't have bread" sort of policies which have been costly in the past.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 11:48

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msg Comment from: Bezabih [Visitor]
All Ethiopians are proud of these dedicated and diciplined Ethiopian Americans. There are many more Ethiopan Americans that are just clibming up the ladder. America and what it stands for is a furtile ground to shine for any hard working diciplined individuals such as these young Ethiopian Americans.
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msg Comment from: MAMO [Visitor]
Well Done Yager lijoch. There is more to come. I am sure all ethiopians are proud of u guys. Keep up the good work. Our fellow citizen must learn a lot from this.

Once again TABAREKU.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:22

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msg Comment from: Good [Visitor]
Great Job !!!
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:29

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msg Comment from: omar [Visitor]
That is why I love America. If they were in Ethiopia, chances are ... I did not say Kaliti.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:42

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msg Comment from: Mercato [Visitor]
I feel sorry for Ethiopian commentator regarding any issues specially those silver mouth kids form Addis or Makale keep mentioning Cab drivers and cleaners in America. If you do not have respect for any kind of profession I am sure u do not have respect for your self or someone you know. Can u imagine this world without those profession ?
The biggest shortage of all is the shortage of common sense

PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:47

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msg Comment from: Endale Mudesir [Visitor]
I am proud of you guys and please keep it up.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:50

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msg Comment from: Halafi Mengedi [Visitor]
Atse Yohanes should fellow Obama root and go back to Harvard Law school and run for Virginia Governor and then for presidency, you have a good chance to succeed.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:50

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msg Comment from: Zenawa Tessema [Visitor]
Dear Yohannes Good Job!
I am very happy,For your MOM!!!
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 12:56

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msg Comment from: Yirgacheffee-Shaft [Visitor]
It is refrashing to see young and educated Ethiopians. This is an indication that the old Neftegna values being practiced by many in Parking-Lot diasporans are slowly but surely evaporating.
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msg Comment from: Tilahun Sida [Visitor]
Praise God about the good news! I am proud of our guys. Who is going to be the next one to give Ethiopia a good name???
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 13:16

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msg Comment from: Tilahun Sida [Visitor]
PraisE GOD FOR THE GOOD NEWS.

I am proud of you guys. Keep going and be successful in your jobs.

Who is going to be the next person to represent Ethiopia on such a high level????
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 13:22

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msg Comment from: Lions [Visitor]
It is really cool to see successful Ethiopians.

we are proud of your hard work
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 13:29

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msg Comment from: Lions [Visitor]
That is really what I need.
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 13:30

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msg Comment from: Mebreku [Visitor]
This is another head ache to Shabia.
Mebreku
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 13:50

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msg Comment from: Mekonnen [Visitor]
These are our future leaders. I personally know Addisu Demissie - happens to be the son of my best friend. i am proud of knowing him and also very proud of being a friend to his dad Solomon.

PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 14:53

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msg Comment from: Andrew Shiloh Selassie [Visitor]
God bless our Ethiopian brothers whom through their dedication in education has got them to these high positions in the Obama Administration of the U.S.A. ,You carry a high responsibilty not only to the country where you grew up and were educated, but also to the ancient land of Ethiopia where your ancestors are from. As you a well aware of the Human Rights violations in Ethiopia today we must continue to concern ourselves with tackling the situation so that all Ethiopians benefit through their individual labour and toil."Today it is not one nation or one people alone who cry for justice and peace. The entire world pursues this quest." Negus Haile Selassie, the Father of African Unity and the founding member of the United Nations. Long Live the Constitutional Monarchy, Long Live Independent Ethiopia
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 15:59

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msg Comment from: guest [Visitor]
Yohanis Abraham is a brother of Jiitu Abraham who was Miss Ethiopia World 2005. God continue to bless this family and Oromos.Congratulation Yohanis and Addisu we are proud of you and expect your influence so that Ethiopia have good governace, democracy and equality to all her nations. Let God bless you!!!
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msg Comment from: Jegna [Visitor]
Good Job fellas! Your success is our success so keep up the good work. Try to get on the Senate Committee for Foreign Relations so you can use your first hand experience to help make fundamental changes to corrupt African governments. These dictators can lie to rich fernje senators from Texas but they can't fool yeh agar lij:D

Mercato - very well said. I have never understood why their was so much contempt for Ethiopians living abroad. On top of that when did it become the norm for Ethiopians to marginalize and meh nak any type of work. If you are working hard and making an honest living who cares whether you are cab driver, parking lot attendant or a CEO. Do you guys think Asian make fun of other Asians for working in grocery stores or kitchens?
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msg Comment from: Mohammed [Visitor]
It is realy proud of You guys. "Allah"/"God" can help You,if You try to go school for the future. You are Sooo young to be Governor then to run for Presdancy election. Please, be smart as much as You can Good job!!!
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msg Comment from: KG [Visitor]
I read in many forums Taxi Drivers bashing I want everyone to know that some of us have a degree and some of us were were Dept Heads of a big Company therefore stop your stupid mentality .Most Taxi Drivers do it for its convience and its independence finally I would like to commend these Ethiopians for their great achivements hoping they use it for better world. The rest let us not make cynical remarks.
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msg Comment from: Extraterrestrial [Visitor]
Ethiopians can do much more than this if only, only....
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 20:47

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msg Comment from: Yeha [Visitor]
I'm proud of these two talented Ethiopian(habesha)being part of the Obama presidency.

They are as talented as prime minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Yeha
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msg Comment from: JJ [Visitor]
now everybody got step thir game up
PermalinkPermalink 04/09/09 @ 22:17

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msg Comment from: Test [Visitor]
What you do for living?
They really have a good job.
Most important is that they get a chance to show what they can.

We need more countries like US on this world.

You know there are also lot intelligence potentials in Africa, who are well educated, but can not practice their profession because of financial, technological, political, organization .... problems!

In US lot Taxi drivers educate them self, but when they get their Degree, it may be too late ...

In Europe, after being Educated as they were young, they should do some work for living, because ....

So what is the world showing us?

Important is to get a chance, to use the chance they get .... and then to work for a better balanced world ...

What you do for Living?
PermalinkPermalink 04/10/09 @ 06:40

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msg Comment from: termose [Visitor]
Nahom [Visitor

Hey don't understmate those who are working in gas station and Taxi drivers. these are the result of this yong peopls success. Those who have the oportunity to go to school go and do your best and those who have no opportunity who needs to work and assist themselves an dthier family please do so. I am proud to the two ethiopian success there are more others too. keep doing what you can
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msg Comment from: Kuri Ethiopia [Visitor]
These two young Ethiopians are inspirations to all of us, young or old. I know the parents of Yohannes, they are one of the greatest people anyone can ever meet. Yohannes' story is the classic case of an apple doesn't fall far from a tree. There is also a saying in our country, Yalzerut Aybqelem.
Yohannes and Addisu keep going on the path of success. Millions are watching your steps and inspired by your achievement.
Egziabher Ethiopian Yibark
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msg Comment from: Temuye [Visitor]
Beautiful America, America the Beautiful. Is there any country like USA in the world?

God Bless America
PermalinkPermalink 04/10/09 @ 11:11

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msg Comment from: Tezebet [Visitor]
Congratulation to both of you… Meet Addisu few months ago and he is one wonderful gifted young individual. Hope one day we will see you at the highest office of the land (by the time you run the office hope naturalized citizen can run for president)… since anything possible in this land, you two should dream to fulfill on the highest place you can reach.

Hope your dad Solomon will be proud to see your success….


PermalinkPermalink 04/10/09 @ 11:36

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msg Comment from: Eden [Visitor]
It is okay to be proud of a success of your fellow Ethiopians or Ethiopian Americans. But it is unfair and discriminatory to look down on other professions such as taxi driving and cashier attendants. These people are also working hard to improve their lives and take care of their family. It is the moral value of one that counts not your education level. Let’s have respect and guidance to each other, let’s share information so people can take the opportunity of this greater country USA to the fullest.

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msg Comment from: Mark Stambovsky [Visitor]
As a lover of all things Ethiopia--especially its people--I am so proud, but surely not surprised, to see this kind of dedication and success.

I feel honored to be in the company of your fellow countrymen/women and I am always inspired by your pride and courage.
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msg Comment from: sami1 [Visitor]
Ethiopia is a country who is special..
Even the way we look compare to all African country...

I wish we have government who is inclusive and willing to allow all Ethincs to lead and to elect so that those who are talented who run away will be going back to participte but the way it is... I feel sorry for Ethiopia!

Meles only wants those who are opportunistic who cares for themselves and about money to go in to Parlament so that they will calp for him to no end!

SAD!

Great job guys!
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msg Comment from: ethiopian kid [Visitor]
I was very pleased more with the positive comments from ethiopians at large. Thanks guys. I was tired and sick of ethnic politics and reading this as an ETHIOPIAN story was very rewarding.
As for these young great guys I say bravo and never forget Ethiopia. May God bless you and your family
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msg Comment from: RasMekonen [Visitor]
Nahom,
wtf is wrong you..? you ignorant fool.
"useless jobs".. are you kidding me? its
because of people like you that our country
is behind the rest of the world in all aspects. We need the tax drivers and the gas station workers as much as we need the
doctors and politicians. I know people who are taxi drivers and still going to school to better themselves.. people make a living with you a** hole.
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msg Comment from: jara [Visitor]
Soon or later an Ethiopian American will occupy the WHITE HOUSE
PermalinkPermalink 04/10/09 @ 19:24

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msg Comment from: olyad [Visitor]
Its a wondefull news. The result of hard working.
All of us should work hard in our field of profession...whether we are dr, teacher, lawer, taxi driver or cashier.
The worest thing is to be in a wrong place, forgetting who we are and where we came from....like misuse of druge and being stupid illittrate rasta long hair that have even no time to wash his hair, the one who forget his identity....even some of them seems as if they afraid of being male....and make their hair long and make " shuruba".
Take care those of you!!!! you are on the wrong side of socity. ::::> work hard, have a goog deciplin...dont forget your identity.
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msg Comment from: thomas [Visitor]
if i stand up in front of the white house and take a pictur of my self ,u would think as i work for Obama or Hilary
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msg Comment from: buffetlagar [Visitor]
Nahom,Nahom,Nahom!! You start to puke like a small kid. Your comment demoralised many hard working Ethiopians abroad. you see this is not anyone's choice to be a cab driver or a gas attendant,it is what was available for them. Is that a shamefull thing? if's the same people who raised and educate heros like Yohannes and addisu. Take it back like a gentleman.
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msg Comment from: obsa [Visitor]
wow great news for all of us,if we study hard we can be what ever we can." yes we can" my brothers & sisters keep doing what u are doing one day we can be over all
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msg Comment from: Jimma [Visitor]
I am Proud to be Ethiopian!!
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msg Comment from: Ayalsew [Visitor]
The root=Africa

Ethiopia=the symbol of Africa
Ethiopia=the example, pride and history of black people.
Ethiopia=the mother of Egypt
Ethiopia=the birth place of humanity and the first form of human civilization (200,000 years old tools made of stone, wood, teeth, skin, bone and the likes)
Ethiopia=owns the only black people Alphabet that knows no spelling error, useable for more sounds/voices, easy to use it and needs little space.
Ethiopia=fought against colonization to free the whole of Africa
Ethiopia=the place of the beauties
Ethiopia=your admiration is enormous.

Do you know about the Ethiopians in western Saudi Arabia, Yemen, all Gulf States, southern Iraq and India (Malik Ambar-Habesh)? We wonder why the southern Indian, Bangladesh, and srilankan look like the Habeshas. These people are the same separated with thousands years human migration/movement. Do you know who created and built the Babylon civilization? The people from East Africa. Are you thinking the Arabs did build Pyramid and the like? No, the Arabs came to Africa after Islam to spread it using through occupation. Meaning since 1400 years. But Pyramid was built 4000 years a go by Africans. The best and biggest Pyramid called Giza. Giza in Amharic (Geez) means Rule.

So, the roots did a good job by having the brave Ethiopians in the list. Using this opportunity, we ask them to learn the African history by Being in Ethiopia instead of taking the racist white man hate/jealous propaganda against Africa and Ethiopia to undermine the black people all over the world. They have to go back at least 3000 years back in Ethiopia studying well-documented and reserved Habesha people history. We know the African-American action during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in 1935-1941. we also know the Ethiopians sailors where the first ever black people able to create the first African church called the Abyssinian church in 1808 after witnessing black Americans were segregated from white church and they had no their own. The Ethiopian contribution to the black American especially emotionally was enormous during the bad time for blacks in the white mans world.
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msg Comment from: Bliss [Visitor]
It is true there is such contempt on the Diaspora. How Mikegna these people are.It is clear where this is coming from also. It is from the TPLF people. They never want to know the growth of other Ethiopians. Dear Ethios inside and outside keep on what you are doing being the best you can be and we are proud of you.

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msg Comment from: dereje [Visitor]
i am proud for you this is Great job
i wise every body like this .if we need
to grow every one he do what they need



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msg Comment from: Girmachew A. Habtemariam [Visitor]
It is a woderfull news to have these
two young first Etio-American
generation be part of this true
democratic nation in the palnet of earth.
This is a testomony of American dream
and we all have to be proud of the
equal oportunity given to them.
MAKE IT HAPPEN,OBAMA!
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