Why Almost No Somalis in NYC?

[KazakhNomad]

Pretty explanatory, how come most Somalis are in cold, white ass Minnesota and not in a major hub like NYC?

 

[Xaagi-Cagmadigtee]

Because Minn. has the Anglo-Saxon work ethic spirit. And you know Somalis are only found in states where Right to Work laws are strong .

 

[KazakhNomad]

Because Minn. has the Anglo-Saxon work ethic spirit. And you know Somalis are only found in states where Right to Work laws are strong .

Idk lots of money to be made in NYC, hustle and bustle, plus Muslim presence here is much larger making everyday life easier in terms of halal food, and not having to deal with racist cacs

 

[Oday Sanaag]

Minnesota had no legit black community before somalis so they moved in and dominated. Same with Toronto. Every lane is taken up in NYC we're late to the party . I got 2 cousins in Brooklyn though

 

[KREAM]

Idk I'm from another big city so I can't say

 

[chink-in-a-box]

Idk lots of money to be made in NYC, hustle and bustle, plus Muslim presence here is much larger making everyday life easier in terms of halal food, and not having to deal with racist cacs

You go on the coli?

 

[KazakhNomad]

Minnesota had no legit black community before somalis so they moved in and dominated. Same with Toronto. Every lane is taken up in NYC we're late to the party . I got 2 cousins in Brooklyn though

In Brooklyn situation would be similar to London as you would most likely be living amongst bare Caribbeans

 

[Xaagi-Cagmadigtee]

OK, you didn't get the joke. Nevertheless, I would rather live, work and raise a family in the Minneapolis suburbs than actually live in NYC. I have been to NYC; unless you can afford a place in mid-town Manhattan or commute from Long Island or Connecticut, why would you wanna live in the filth and crime-laced Boroughs of NYC.

 

[KREAM]

Pretty explanatory, how come most Somalis are in cold, white ass Minnesota and not in a major hub like NYC?

Tbh we are everywhere that's not an accurate assumption!

 

[Oday Sanaag]

Lmao y'all say cacs too?

 

[KazakhNomad]

Tbh we are everywhere that's not an accurate assumption!

I have had and known only one Somali friend throughout all my life in NYC.

 

[KazakhNomad]

You go on the coli?

I got it from coli members that I know in real life and most peoples assumptions are correct, they are black nerds who have a 9-5 in corporate America

 

[KREAM]

I have had and known only one Somali friend throughout all my life in NYC.

We are out there but NYC is expensive no? I don't blame my people for avoiding it as a start up.

 

[Oday Sanaag]

In Brooklyn situation would be similar to London as you would most likely be living amongst bare Caribbeans

I think caribbeans and Somali's took over Toronto at the same time , you're right though Brooklyn would be like London with a lot of carribeans , but Somali's have been moving to London a lot longer than theyve been coming to NY.

 

[KazakhNomad]

OK, you didn't get the joke. Nevertheless, I would rather live, work and raise a family in the Minneapolis suburbs than actually live in NYC. I have been to NYC; unless you can afford a place in mid-town Manhattan or commute from Long Island or Connecticut, why would you wanna live in the filth and crime-laced Boroughs of NYC.

The Yemenis came in made their mark in 10 short years. Now 9/10 times a corner store is run by a Yemeni

 

[KazakhNomad]

We are out there but NYC is expensive no? I don't blame my people for avoiding it as a start up.

Yeah at this point it is too late due to prices. Late 90s early 00s would’ve been a great time to get into NYC

 

[KREAM]

Yeah at this point it is too late due to prices. Late 90s early 00s would’ve been a great time to get into NYC

Makes sense. Well you know why we aren't there in force.

 

[Oday Sanaag]

The Yemenis came in made their mark in 10 short years. Now 9/10 times a corner store is run by a Yemeni

My cousin's in Brooklyn told me yemenis got the food game on lock , do you watch Desus & Mero? 2 guys from the Bronx that got one of the best podcasts and a show on Viceland and they talk about yemenis randomly from time to time

 

[KazakhNomad]

My cousin's in Brooklyn told me yemenis got the food game on lock , do you watch Desus & Mero? 2 guys from the Bronx that got one of the best podcasts and a show on Viceland and they talk about yemenis randomly from time to time

Yep yemenis got the corner store game on lockdown. I ran into Desus and Mero before the fame lol cool as BX dudes.

 

[Oday Sanaag]

Yep yemenis got the corner store game on lockdown. I ran into Desus and Mero before the fame lol cool as BX dudes.

Desus & Mero are funny ass niggas I been watching them for like 2 years almost now. You just ran into them on the street ?