In America, Somalis find proud footing
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by Hussein Samatar Continue Reading
The Somali Community and the Twin Cities Mainstream Media: Towards a More Perfect Union?
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by Nelima Kerré
Frustrations and suggestions were exchanged at a panel discussion on the portrayal of the Somali community by the media. The accusations in the media that the Abubakar mosque was connected to the missing Somali men, seemed to be the cause of the community’s resentment towards and mistrust of the media.
MinneAfrica is a blog partner of the TC Daily Planet. Nelima Kerré is a blogger on MinneAfrica, and also a freelance contributor to the TC Daily Planet. This article is re-published from the MinneAfrica blog.
Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be here February 20th
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by Nelima Kerré • I didn’t watch the Grammys but heard that congratulations are in order for Ladysmith Black Mambazo who cinched the Best Traditional World Music Grammy for the album Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu. Continue Reading