Zak Idan, the Changing Face of Local US Politics, and Hope for the Diaspora
Earlier this month, we told you about the four Somali Americans who had recently won in local elections that took place across the United States….
A Collection of Lost (and then Found) Somali Music has been Nominated for a Grammy
A collection of Somali music has been nominated for a Grammy. The album, Sweet as Broken Dates: Lost Somali Tapes from the Horn of Africa,…
A Somali Mother and Son Just Graduated from Birkbeck University – At the Same Time
Although it arrived late, this is one of our favourite stories of the year. Edwin Lerew, from London, recently took a degree in Government and…
Four Somali Americans Have Won Local Elections in the USA
Above: Zak Idan, a newly elected member of Tukwila (WA) City Council, on the campaign trail. Via. In November 2016, Ilhan Omar made history by…