There was a recent discourse on social media regarding Somalis in Selma and the backlash it sparked among some Black Americans. It became a widely discussed topic within our team, and it echoed something I have been thinking about for a long time. There are divisions within parts of the Black diaspora. This is something I’ve understood for years through personal experience, observation, and conversation. The Black and African community at large is not always connected in the way we assume it...

An announcement made by the U.S. president on social media about ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali residents sparked strong reactions across Minnesota. Many key leaders and political figures such as Congresswoman Omar, Attorney General Ellison, St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her , and Executive Director of Ayada Leads Dr. Habon responded at the Minnesota Capitol Gathering. As a result of the social media post, local rallies and an organized community responded, expressing their...

It’s election season in the Great Twin Cities! In the city of Minneapolis, residents are able to go to the polls and vote for their city mayor, City Council, Park and Recreation Board, and Board of Estimate and Taxation. All 13 seats for City Council are up for election. For the Park and Recreation Board, nine seats on the board are being contested: three positions serve at-large, and one commissioner represents each of the six park districts. Lastly, for the Board of Estimate and Taxation,...