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BREAKING: Ilhan Omar WINS to become the first Somali-American in Congress

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —As the polls have closed just now, celebrations have broken up in Minneapolis, Minnesota already. Minnesota state Rep. Ilhan Omar WINS the Minnesota’s ...

By All Things SomaliNovember 6, 20180

Performances

“A Crack in the Sky,” a new play based on Somali man’s life story and play the lead by a young Somali American, premieres tonight at History Theater

Tonight, “A Crack in the Sky,” a new play based on Ahmed Ismail Yusuf’s life story and his 2013 book, “Somalis in Minnesota,” makes ...

By All Things SomaliFebruary 10, 20180

Sports

#BringItHome fever has reach Somali Americans in Minnesota. Halima Aden has joined the call

Unless you have been living under a rock, Minnesota Vikings #Minneapolis Miracle has been heard around the world. No one is rooting for ...

By All Things SomaliJanuary 19, 20180

Business

One of the most anticipated gatherings of Somali business and professionals in North America is happening this weekend

One of the most anticipated gatherings of Somali business and professionals in North America is happening this weekend. The North American Business and ...

By All Things SomaliJanuary 19, 20180

Entrepreneurship

Could BanQu, found by Somali Entrepreneur Hamse Warfa, be the future of remittence?

A lot of people, companies, and consortiums are trying to make blockchain a viable business. There are proof of concepts, innovation labs, and tinkers ...

By All Things SomaliDecember 21, 20170

Tech and Media

These Three Somali Tech Entrepreneurs Just Won Sweden’s Top Tech Awards and Could Win the Nordic Awards

Last month, three Somali tech entrepreneurs (see them all below) won the Swedish National Competition. They are now nominated for the Nordic competition. ...

By All Things SomaliOctober 12, 20170

Strong Women

Amina Abdulkadir of Somalia wins the inaugural Women Peacebuilder for Water Peace Prize

Amina Abdulkadir, a researcher from the Peace and Development Research Centre (PDRC), has won the inaugural Women Peacebuilder for Water (WPW) Prize for ...

By All Things SomaliOctober 11, 20170

Arts and Culture

Are you passionate about social justice and storytelling? Apply to join Somali Faces

If you are passionate about social justice and storytelling, then you need to apply Somali Faces’ new digital storytelling program. Visit their website here: ...

By All Things SomaliOctober 8, 20170

Entrepreneurship

Somali Australians to hold the first international tech and entrepreneurship conference in Melbourne

The Somali Australian Business & Professionals Incorporated (SABPI) is organizing the first international tech and entrepreneurship conference in Australia. The first International Conference will ...

By All Things SomaliOctober 7, 20170