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@Apollo any ideas?

My Hispanic friend just got back his 23andMe results and their wondering what else they can do with their raw data. I’ve seen a few people here recommend GedMatch, while others say it’s has some issues. Any suggestion is sincerely appreciated!

Make history young Somalis, not destruction. For you are the leaders of tomorrow: Do not be worried, your good work will be recognized.

JSTOR is a digital library and I highly recommend it. If you go to school in the United States, then log-into your school account through the website. If not, then get in touch with a friend that does. You can also register for free and read about 100 articles per month. However, this will come...

Even local law enforcement in Wisconsin has sought the help of local Somalis: “Vierkandt said he has enlisted the help of the Barron Somali community. He said the Police Department reached out to Somali residents as early as last Friday, a day before the vandalism was committed.” Here's the...

People should definitely care about police brutality. Regardless of ones racial and religious identity, this is an issue that affects all minorities in that country.

Somali American youths have also helped set up checkpoints in their neighborhoods. Some of the older residents are said to be legally armed and are ready to engage in combat if necessary. Inshallah the latter will not be required. A few of these individuals have been interviewed by the news...

The bad actions of a few Somali Americans do not represent the entire community: "Down the street, residents and a security guard stood guard at a mall that predominantly serves the Somali community. “We have immigrant people here and they have been working for every penny they have. We are not...

The bad actions of a few Somalis do not represent the entire community: "Down the street, residents and a security guard stood guard at a mall that predominantly serves the Somali community. “We have immigrant people here and they have been working for every penny they have. We are not apart of...

I highly recommend checking out this data analysis done by Marc Owen Jones. Mr. Jones is an Assistant Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar.

Although the Jigjiga Business Center LLC. was also vandalized, the owner said that he will also distribute the donations to other Somali business! Here's the link to the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/somali-owned-businesses-affected-by-rioters This particular event has also been...

Somali community leaders have also warned people to stay home: "They came from all walks of life and many beliefs. They were reverends and rabbis and people of the Islamic faith. They spoke in Somali, Spanish and English. And they pleaded, at times through tears, for their hurting communities...

Here’s another example of Somali Americans working side by side other Minnesotans in the cleanup process. These Somalis were interviewed by Universal TV, a Somali broadcasting company, as well:

Did you read what I wrote? I am referring three out of four sentences in your reply. Nevertheless, hopefully you and everyone else can remain civil.

For those interested, I have attached the GoFundMe page for Healing Path Wellness Services. This the Somali-owned health clinic that was attacked recently: https://www.gofundme.com/f/healing-path-wellness-services Unsurprisingly, it was also started by another Somali looking out for their...

There seems to be a miscommunication. I neither denied that some Somalis were involved nor accused you of anything explicit. Nonetheless, comments like these do not help, sow division in Somalis, and pedal misconceptions:

In due time time, you will see the error in this thought process.

It's undeniable that some Somali Americans were involved in the riots that occurred. However, this is no different from how some Americans of Greeks, Chinese, Arab, etc., decent were involved as well. These similarities don't justify what happened, though. These individuals represent a tiny...

If you're going to spread misconception, then at least keep Somalis out of it! The vast majority of Somali Americans are actually guarding their communities against rioters and looters. Check this thread out: https://www.somalispot.com/threads/rooftop-somalis.87486/

If you're going to advocate/do dumb stuff, then at least keep Somalis out of it! The vast majority of Somali Americans are actually guarding their communities against rioters and looters. Check this thread out: https://www.somalispot.com/threads/rooftop-somalis.87486/