Deqa Dhalac wins big in special election for South Portland council seat

[AussieHustler]

Somali Americans and in particular the women are leading the way to integrate positively and contribute to the local society. Congratulations Mrs Deeqa Dhalac.

https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2018/...election_for_south_portland_council_seat.aspx

 

[Dalmoor]

Somali Americans and in particular the women are leading the way to integrate positively and contribute to the local society. Congratulations Mrs Deeqa Dhalac.

https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2018/...election_for_south_portland_council_seat.aspx

Congrats

 

[Yungmulababy23]

Dhalac, 52, is believed to be the first African-American and the first Muslim to be elected to the council, said Kathy DiPhilippo, a city historian.

 

[AussieHustler]

Dhalac, 52, is believed to be the first African-American and the first Muslim to be elected to the council, said Kathy DiPhilippo, a city historian.

Yungmulabay

I’m African-Australian and why can’t she be an African-American? I think the hyphenated version was for those whose parents hail from Africa.

Stay on course mate, don’t go overboard because derailment of this thread won’t be tolerated.

 

[Yungmulababy23]

Yungmulabay

I’m African-Australian and why can’t she be an African-American? I think the hyphenated version was for those whose parents hail from Africa.

Stay on course mate, don’t go overboard because derailment of this thread won’t be tolerated.

chill fam its intresting they called her that to try to boost african american success, blacks in america don't view somalis as black I met lots of them they always know me as somali

 

[The alchemist]

Yungmulabay

I’m African-Australian and why can’t she be an African-American? I think the hyphenated version was for those whose parents hail from Africa.

Stay on course mate, don’t go overboard because derailment of this thread won’t be tolerated.

African-australian? That sounded too unnatural.

 

[AussieHustler]

African-australian? That sounded too unnatural.

The alchemist

Why so?

 

[The alchemist]

The alchemist

Why so?

You are naming two continents like it means something. Just call yourself an australian, or somali-australian. Is it normal to say african-australian over there?

 

[Kaiser]

Somali-American is a much better choice, then african-american. Since that is always associated with black americans.

 

[Kaiser]

Also, congrats to deeqa dhalac.

 

[AussieHustler]

You are naming two continents like it means something. Just call yourself an australian, or somali-australian. Is it normal to say african-australian over there?

The alchemist

Compared to Europe or North America, there are few Africans in Australia and most Aussies wouldn’t have a clue if Somalia, Nigeria or Ghana are near Siberia or in the Far East. It’s easier to say African.

 

[The alchemist]

The alchemist

Compared to Europe or North America, there are few Africans in Australia and most Aussies wouldn’t have a clue if Somalia, Nigeria or Ghana are near Siberia or in the Far East. It’s easier to say African.

Ok. Now i get it.

 

[Crow]

Mashallah.

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[Gooney112]

The alchemist

Compared to Europe or North America, there are few Africans in Australia and most Aussies wouldn’t have a clue if Somalia, Nigeria or Ghana are near Siberia or in the Far East. It’s easier to say African.

So explain to them where somalia is. You are going over your way to please them. Also African American are already people who has lived in America over 300 years. That name belong people who are descendants of slaves. This lady is somali american.

 

[AussieHustler]

So explain to them where somalia is. You are going over your way to please them. Also African American are already people who has lived in America over 300 years. That name belong people who are descendants of slaves. This lady is somali american.

Gooney

I’m quiet content identifying with as African Australian. That lady can identify with however she sees it fit. Is she an African American? Bloody oath, she is. She is in politics now and knows what’s best for her.

 

[AussieHustler]

Mashallah.

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@Crow

Most Muslims will think of ashahaada on their last breath before they die and you will be uttering, qabiilkaa, asking those around you. What a waste!!!

 

[Gooney112]

Gooney

I’m quiet content identifying with as African Australian. That lady can identify with however she sees it fit. Is she an African American? Bloody oath, she is. She is in politics now and knows what’s best for her.

You are ashamed of your somali roots. Never heard african Australian loool. Do you guys have european Australians as well lool

 

[AussieHustler]

You are ashamed of your somali roots. Never heard african Australian loool. Do you guys have european Australians as well lool

@Gooney112

We have The First Australians who are the indigenous people, there are also European Australians, Asian Australians, African Australians, Jewish Australians, Pacific Islander Australians, Arab Australians and Indo-Subcontinent Australians. If you need more lessons about identity in Australia, please don’t derail this thread, start another thread and I will happily oblige to assist you.

 

[Gooney112]

@Gooney112

We have The First Australians who are the indigenous people, there are also European Australians, Asian Australians, African Australians, Jewish Australians, Pacific Islander Australians, Arab Australians and Indo-Subcontinent Australians. If you need more lessons about identity in Australia, please don’t derail this thread, start another thread and I will happily oblige to assist you.

All im gonna say is congrats to the somali american sister. Always glad to see a SOMALI do well

 

[XawoTako]

Somali Americans and in particular the women are leading the way to integrate positively and contribute to the local society. Congratulations Mrs Deeqa Dhalac.

https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2018/...election_for_south_portland_council_seat.aspx

Deqa dhalac lol I like her name