Omar Fateh running for Mayor of Minneapolis

[Ozark]

Walaal delete the quote it was an unessacary post

ok

 

[novanova]

Why are there soo many somalis like that?

like what? Have politicians ?

The only thing that differentiates us from other communities is that we’re hypervisible (mostly cuz we’re black & muslim)

 

[Idilinaa]

Kenyans and South Africans going crazy in the comments @Idilinaa

They’re really recycling that Captain Phillips caricature non-stop, and honestly, it feels like they’re just copying the same stuff they saw MAGA trolls post.

It’s not surprising though a lot of the same energy you see from those folks is exactly like the complaints you hear in Kenya, where some people get mad when Somalis hold top positions in government. And when they’re told it’s because those Somalis are actually ''qualified'', they still can’t accept it.

These people can’t seem to look past someone’s ethnicity, nationality, or religion to recognize them as part of society contributing just like anyone else. It’s rooted in insecurity, plain and simple.

That’s exactly why Somalis should just tune out the noise and keep focusing on building themselves up. Let the results speak.

 

[novanova]

They’re really recycling that Captain Phillips caricature non-stop, and honestly, it feels like they’re just copying the same stuff they saw MAGA trolls post.

It’s not surprising though a lot of the same energy you see from those folks is exactly like the complaints you hear in Kenya, where some people get mad when Somalis hold top positions in government. And when they’re told it’s because those Somalis are actually ''qualified'', they still can’t accept it.

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These people can’t seem to look past someone’s ethnicity, nationality, or religion to recognize them as part of society contributing just like anyone else. It’s rooted in insecurity, plain and simple.

That’s exactly why Somalis should just tune out the noise and keep focusing on building themselves up. Let the results speak.

Tbh alot of it is mostly from bots and rightwing grifters

 

[Idilinaa]

Tbh alot of it is mostly from bots and rightwing grifters

I wouldn't be surprised. That app is a cesspit.

 

[TheLand]

There are actually quite a few Nigerians elected in places like the D.C. area and many with clearly African names:

Eight Nigerian Americans elected to top political positions in US​

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/564474-eight-nigerian-americans-elected-to-top-political-positions-in-us.html?tztc=1

So let’s not act like Somalis are the only ones doing this. We’re just more visible in certain cities like Minneapolis.

Honestly, blaming Somalis for being active in society is just deflection. We’re out here doing what every other immigrant group does working, building, giving back, and yes, getting involved where it matters.

It’s not really about what we say or do , it’s what we represent to some people. Being Muslim and proud of our identity plays a big role in why we get targeted online by those weird right wing incel types.

And it’s not just politics or business either Somalis are working in public service too, even in top roles:

CEO of the Minnesota Housing Authority


Director on the Minnesota Hospital Board


So no, it’s not about “targeting” politics we’re just active and engaged. That’s what communities are supposed to do.

Yes, but are they actual refugees like Ilhan Omar or Ahmed Hussen? Are they actually in the United States Congress? There are levels to this.

 

[Idilinaa]

Yes, but are they actual refugees like Ilhan Omar or Ahmed Hussen? Are they actually in the United States Congress? There are levels to this.

Being a refugee isn’t why they invent wild conspiracies about Ilhan Omar being a terrorist or pushing sharia law , that comes from Islamophobia and xenophobia, not her refugee status.

You can look at the backlash Zohran Mamdani recieved even, they even created conspiracy that he is championing global jihad.

Also, yes , those Nigerian Americans were elected to the House of Representatives. That’s Congress.