Leadership

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States. Over several decades, Somali Americans have built families, businesses, institutions, and political representation that are now an integral…

Recent statements from the White House regarding the possible denaturalization of Somali Americans convicted in the Minnesota fraud scandal have raised fear, confusion, and anger across Somali communities in the…

Hargeisa – Somaliland has firmly denied claims that it agreed to host Israeli military bases or accept the resettlement of Palestinians displaced from Gaza in exchange for diplomatic recognition by…

How Short-Sighted Narratives Undermine Minnesota’s Somali Success Story Bad politics rarely stops at bad ideas. More often, it produces petty outcomes; fear, division, and the deliberate misunderstanding of entire communities.…

In recent weeks, I have been receiving many calls, texts, and in-person concerns from people who feel confused, uncertain, and fearful about their safety. Many have shared personal stories and…