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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…

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Why don't we learn that, those traditional dances?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:13

Somali: 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.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 3:30

Somali: Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla 2

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We have so much respect for our elders.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 2:42

Somali: Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla 1

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Part of Minnesota's immigrant history.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:31

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 6

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You can become who you choose to become.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:52

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 5

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Young people are not losing culture, but they are entwining with American culture.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:34

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed Jama 4

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We have a lot of work to tell them, 'Let’s get involved.'

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:45

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 3

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We are expected to just leave, to start living.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 3:15

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed M. Jama 2

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I came to pursue my own happiness and to elevate my education.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:02

Somali: Mohamed Jama Mohamed Jama 1

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We're people with ambitions.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:42

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 11

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Everything we do involves our religion and Islamic beliefs.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:11

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 10

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Seventy-five percent of my time I speak English.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:30

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 9

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Wearing the hijab.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:13

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 8

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You're supposed to take care of your parents.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:45

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 7

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Can you imagine just sitting there without knowing what they are talking about?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 0:25

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 6

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America is hard, but you can do it.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 0:42

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 5

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They’re immigrant people - they’re like me.

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2010 1:28

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 4

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Everything I have to do on my own.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:43

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 3

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Maybe this is the right place for me to stay, because they have a lot of my people.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:49

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 2

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At least you know you are safe.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:17

Somali: Maryan Del Maryan Del 1

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You are like a little kid that cannot even speak.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 2:04

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 8Hared Mah 9

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They have to make some accommodations.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:22

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 7

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A good opportunity where everybody can make his own life.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:50

Somali: 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.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 3:01

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 5

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Many Somalis came from other states because there were jobs available here.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:54

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 4

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We had no protection when we were in Kenya and we just had to survive.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 2:07

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 2Hared Mah 3

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I grew up in a system where there is no government.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 4:36

Somali: Hared Mah Hared Mah 1

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Buying homes, settling in, making a difference.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 3:18

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 13

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Somali Resource Teacher.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:56

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 12

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Many Minnesotans do know about Muslims - they have been very understanding.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:47

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 11

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In danger of losing the Somali language.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 2:25

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 10

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The importance of family.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:55

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 9

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Where do you pray?

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:42

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 8

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It has been a real challenge, parental involvement in the schools.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:46

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 7

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I always feel that we're under pressure and short on time.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 0:50

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 6

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Immediately after 9-11, there were major challenges.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 2:35

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 5

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I heard that Minnesota is a state that’s very welcoming.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 1:49

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 4

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I came with a student visa in 1991.

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2010 2:02

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 3

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When I was growing up, I was a shepherd.

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2010 0:51

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 2

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Raising children in Somalia.

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2010 2:00

Somali: Abdisalam Adam Abdisalam Adam 1

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