Somali: Becoming Minnesotan

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Raising children in Somalia. Abdisalam Adam Somali Family, Gender Roles, Generation Gap, Life in the Old Country, Traditions & Values
When I was growing up, I was a shepherd. Abdisalam Adam Somali Class & Work, Life in the Old Country
I came with a student visa in 1991. Abdisalam Adam Somali Education, Travel to U.S., Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
I heard that Minnesota is a state that’s very welcoming. Abdisalam Adam Somali Community, Travel to U.S., Coming to America, The Journey
Immediately after 9-11, there were major challenges. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Religion, Problems in America
I always feel that we're under pressure and short on time. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Time, Problems in America
It has been a real challenge, parental involvement in the schools. Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Education, Problems in America
Where do you pray? Abdisalam Adam Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Religion, Problems in America
The importance of family. Abdisalam Adam Somali Community, Family, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
In danger of losing the Somali language. Abdisalam Adam Somali Language, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
Many Minnesotans do know about Muslims - they have been very understanding. Abdisalam Adam Somali Religion, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
Somali Resource Teacher. Abdisalam Adam Somali Civic Engagement, Education, Work, Contributions, We Are Here
Buying homes, settling in, making a difference. Abdisalam Adam Somali Community, Economics, Contributions, We Are Here
I grew up in a system where there is no government. Hared Mah Somali Education, War, Life in the Old Country, Politics & Government
We had no protection when we were in Kenya and we just had to survive. Hared Mah Somali Education, Politics, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
Many Somalis came from other states because there were jobs available here. Hared Mah Somali Immigration Policy, Travel to U.S., Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
The first time that I had to take bus, I didn’t know what to do. Hared Mah Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, New Immigrant Experiences
A good opportunity where everybody can make his own life. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Freedom, Opportunities in America
They have to make some accommodations. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Religion, Problems in America
You are like a little kid that cannot even speak. Hared Mah Somali Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences, Problems in America
At least you know you are safe. Maryan Del Somali Politics, Travel to U.S., War, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
Maybe this is the right place for me to stay, because they have a lot of my people. Maryan Del Somali Community, Education, Coming to America, The Journey
Everything I have to do on my own. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Family, New Immigrant Experiences, Ties to Homeland
They’re immigrant people - they’re like me. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Discrimination, Youth Experiences
America is hard, but you can do it. Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, Religion, Youth Experiences
Can you imagine just sitting there without knowing what they are talking about? Maryan Del Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Education, Language, New Immigrant Experiences
You're supposed to take care of your parents. Maryan Del Somali Becoming Americans, Culture Clash, Family, Problems in America
Wearing the hijab. Maryan Del Somali Identity, Religion, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
Seventy-five percent of my time I speak English. Maryan Del Somali Identity, Language, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
Everything we do involves our religion and Islamic beliefs. Maryan Del Somali Religion, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
We're people with ambitions. Maryan Del Somali Community, Economics, Contributions, We Are Here
I came to pursue my own happiness and to elevate my education. Mohamed Jama Somali Education, Language, Coming to America, Push & Pull Factors
We are expected to just leave, to start living. Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Community, New Immigrant Experiences
We have a lot of work to tell them, 'Let’s get involved.' Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Civic Engagement, Politics
Young people are not losing culture, but they are entwining with American culture. Mohamed Jama Somali Assimilation, Becoming Americans, Generation Gap, Youth Experiences
You can become who you choose to become. Mohamed Jama Somali Becoming Americans, Freedom, Opportunities in America
Part of Minnesota's immigrant history. Mohamed Jama Somali Community, Freedom, Identity, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
We have so much respect for our elders. Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Somali Family, Gender Roles, Life in the Old Country, Traditions & Values
We are the generation that makes or breaks our culture. Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Somali Arts, Bi-Cultural, Identity, Language, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
Why don't we learn that, those traditional dances? Sumaya Yusuf and Bibi Abdalla Somali Arts, Identity, Language, Cultural Preservation, We Are Here
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