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An anti-Somali, racist message was displayed on a call box at the entrance of an apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Management says the message was removed and reported to law enforcement. Minneapolis police are investigating.

An anti-Somali, racist message was displayed on a call box at the entrance of an apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Management says the message was removed and reported to law enforcement. Minneapolis police are investigating.

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27,219 views • 10 hours ago

Hours after federal agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home, supporters gathered in Minneapolis to stand with her. The crowd at Powderhorn Park said they viewed the search as politically motivated and wanted to make their support for Ilhan visible.

Hours after federal agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home, supporters gathered in Minneapolis to stand with her. The crowd at Powderhorn Park said they viewed the search as politically motivated and wanted to make their support for Ilhan visible.

The Somali Brief

50,576 views • 2 days ago

Minnesota's Somali community members are pushing back against a growing narrative that blames an the whole community for the actions of a few. At a public safety meeting in Edina, residents warned that recent gun violence is fueling broader assumptions about Somali people. Their message: address the violence and hold individuals accountable, but don’t turn those actions into a judgment about an entire community.

Minnesota's Somali community members are pushing back against a growing narrative that blames an the whole community for the actions of a few. At a public safety meeting in Edina, residents warned that recent gun violence is fueling broader assumptions about Somali people. Their message: address the violence and hold individuals accountable, but don’t turn those actions into a judgment about an entire community.

The Somali Brief

166,490 views • 9 days ago

You’ve heard the stories told about Somalis. Now hear the stories from us. Welcome to The Somali Brief, a media platform telling the real stories of Somali Americans. Know someone who needs to hear this? Hit the share button. The full story starts here.

You’ve heard the stories told about Somalis. Now hear the stories from us. Welcome to The Somali Brief, a media platform telling the real stories of Somali Americans. Know someone who needs to hear this? Hit the share button. The full story starts here.

The Somali Brief

321,061 views • 16 days ago

As concern grows in Minnesota’s Somali community over President Trump’s recent anti-Somali rhetoric, non-Muslim neighbors are stepping forward in support. During Friday prayers, neighbors stood guard outside a St. Paul mosque as Muslims gathered inside. The show of solidarity came after Trump told Minnesotans to “fight back” against Somali people and said the federal government “will come to the rescue,” comments that have left many in the community on edge.

As concern grows in Minnesota’s Somali community over President Trump’s recent anti-Somali rhetoric, non-Muslim neighbors are stepping forward in support. During Friday prayers, neighbors stood guard outside a St. Paul mosque as Muslims gathered inside. The show of solidarity came after Trump told Minnesotans to “fight back” against Somali people and said the federal government “will come to the rescue,” comments that have left many in the community on edge.

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40,580 views • 4 days ago

Minneapolis is getting an upscale Somali restaurant. Abdirahman Kahin built Afro Deli into a Twin Cities staple. Now he's opening Martiya, a fine dining restaurant rooted in Somali flavors and traditions. Know someone who'd love this? Send it to them.

Minneapolis is getting an upscale Somali restaurant. Abdirahman Kahin built Afro Deli into a Twin Cities staple. Now he's opening Martiya, a fine dining restaurant rooted in Somali flavors and traditions. Know someone who'd love this? Send it to them.

The Somali Brief

59,003 views • 14 days ago

Driverless rides. What happens to the drivers? Somali rideshare drivers fear losing the jobs their families depend on as Waymo moves in.

Driverless rides. What happens to the drivers? Somali rideshare drivers fear losing the jobs their families depend on as Waymo moves in.

The Somali Brief

27,704 views • 11 days ago

“We don’t want Somalia here.” At a midterm rally in Alabama on Friday, President Trump said his administration had halted all refugee admissions from Somalia.

“We don’t want Somalia here.” At a midterm rally in Alabama on Friday, President Trump said his administration had halted all refugee admissions from Somalia.

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15,721 views • 11 days ago

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