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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![Why dont we learn that, those traditional dances?]()
Why don't we learn that, those traditional dances?
20/05/2010 Duration: 73h00sSomali: Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla 3
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![We are the generation that makes or breaks our culture.]()
We are the generation that makes or breaks our culture.
20/05/2010 Duration: 210h00sSomali: Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla 2
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![We have so much respect for our elders.]()
We have so much respect for our elders.
20/05/2010 Duration: 162h00sSomali: Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla 1
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![Part of Minnesotas immigrant history.]()
Part of Minnesota's immigrant history.
20/05/2010 Duration: 91h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 6
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![You can become who you choose to become.]()
You can become who you choose to become.
20/05/2010 Duration: 112h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 5
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![Young people are not losing culture, but they are entwining with American culture.]()
Young people are not losing culture, but they are entwining with American culture.
20/05/2010 Duration: 94h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed Jama 4
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![We have a lot of work to tell them, Let’s get involved.]()
We have a lot of work to tell them, 'Let’s get involved.'
20/05/2010 Duration: 105h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 3
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![We are expected to just leave, to start living.]()
We are expected to just leave, to start living.
20/05/2010 Duration: 195h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 2
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![I came to pursue my own happiness and to elevate my education.]()
I came to pursue my own happiness and to elevate my education.
20/05/2010 Duration: 62h00sSomali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed Jama 1
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![Were people with ambitions.]()
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![Everything we do involves our religion and Islamic beliefs.]()
Everything we do involves our religion and Islamic beliefs.
20/05/2010 Duration: 71h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 10
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![Seventy-five percent of my time I speak English.]()
Seventy-five percent of my time I speak English.
20/05/2010 Duration: 90h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 9
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![Wearing the hijab.]()
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![Youre supposed to take care of your parents.]()
You're supposed to take care of your parents.
20/05/2010 Duration: 105h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 7
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![Can you imagine just sitting there without knowing what they are talking about?]()
Can you imagine just sitting there without knowing what they are talking about?
20/05/2010 Duration: 25h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 6
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![America is hard, but you can do it.]()
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![They’re immigrant people - they’re like me.]()
They’re immigrant people - they’re like me.
20/05/2010 Duration: 88h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 4
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![Everything I have to do on my own.]()
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![Maybe this is the right place for me to stay, because they have a lot of my people.]()
Maybe this is the right place for me to stay, because they have a lot of my people.
19/05/2010 Duration: 49h00sSomali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 2
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![At least you know you are safe.]()
