Synopsis
Somalia has had a turbulent history through much of its history, and the political situation spiraled out of control in 1991 when the central government fell apart. As rebel factions began fighting to gain control all over the country, it became very dangerous for common people to live in the midst of the fighting. Starting in 1992, the U.S. began issuing refugee visas to thousands of Somalis. Many of them settled in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and many more moved here from other parts of the U.S. Today, Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the U.S., estimated to be over 60,000 in 2010.
Episodes
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![You are like a little kid that cannot even speak.]()
You are like a little kid that cannot even speak.
19/05/2010 Duration: 124h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 8Hared Mah 9
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![They have to make some accommodations.]()
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![A good opportunity where everybody can make his own life.]()
A good opportunity where everybody can make his own life.
19/05/2010 Duration: 50h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 6
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![The first time that I had to take bus, I didn’t know what to do.]()
The first time that I had to take bus, I didn’t know what to do.
19/05/2010 Duration: 181h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 5
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![Many Somalis came from other states because there were jobs available here.]()
Many Somalis came from other states because there were jobs available here.
19/05/2010 Duration: 54h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 4
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![We had no protection when we were in Kenya and we just had to survive.]()
We had no protection when we were in Kenya and we just had to survive.
19/05/2010 Duration: 127h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 2Hared Mah 3
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![I grew up in a system where there is no government.]()
I grew up in a system where there is no government.
19/05/2010 Duration: 276h00sSomali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 1
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![Buying homes, settling in, making a difference.]()
Buying homes, settling in, making a difference.
19/05/2010 Duration: 198h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 13
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![Somali Resource Teacher.]()
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![Many Minnesotans do know about Muslims - they have been very understanding.]()
Many Minnesotans do know about Muslims - they have been very understanding.
19/05/2010 Duration: 107h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 11
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![In danger of losing the Somali language.]()
In danger of losing the Somali language.
19/05/2010 Duration: 145h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 10
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![The importance of family.]()
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![Where do you pray?]()
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![It has been a real challenge, parental involvement in the schools.]()
It has been a real challenge, parental involvement in the schools.
19/05/2010 Duration: 46h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 7
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![I always feel that were under pressure and short on time.]()
I always feel that we're under pressure and short on time.
19/05/2010 Duration: 50h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 6
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![Immediately after 9-11, there were major challenges.]()
Immediately after 9-11, there were major challenges.
19/05/2010 Duration: 155h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 5
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![I heard that Minnesota is a state that’s very welcoming.]()
I heard that Minnesota is a state that’s very welcoming.
19/05/2010 Duration: 109h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 4
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![I came with a student visa in 1991.]()
I came with a student visa in 1991.
19/05/2010 Duration: 122h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 3
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![When I was growing up, I was a shepherd.]()
When I was growing up, I was a shepherd.
18/05/2010 Duration: 51h00sSomali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 2
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![Raising children in Somalia.]()
