New Minnesotan's blog
Here in America, dreaming of home
by Sadiyo Mohamed
Education teaches former child maid to speak out
by Shibre Tefera Ligdi
Somali immigration obstacles
by Hussein Yussuf, January 2008 • For nearly two decades now, due to the civil war and the displacement of many Somalis, emigration has been increasing. From 2002 to 2004, 10,000 Somalis came to Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, by 2004, an estimated 25,000 Somalis lived in Minnesota.
More than half of all displaced Somalis have chosen to settle and live in Minnesota. “I came to Minnesota because I knew I will find some Somalis that will help me settle.” says Asha M., a Phillips resident.
You ask yourself, 'How am I different?'
by Nuha Ali •
Fears, tears
Cheers and mirrors
Walking on every block, with fears
Hearing people call you names, and holding back your tears
Going back home and seeing yourself in all different mirrors
Asking yourself one thing, “How am I different?”
This blog features new Minnesotans. Many of them participate as part of an English Language Learning class. Nuha Ali is a high school student in the Twin Cities.
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