Guided Cultural Tours Foster Community Connections

Visiting Somali culture in Minneapolis, a tour with the Minnesota Humanities Center.

By: Sarah Whiting

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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During Metro Surge, hate speech and lies about immigrants ran rampant. In response, the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) expanded their tour series Learning From Place. Designed and led by people in selected cultures, these tours empower communities to share their stories without media filters.

“Our community needs healing, and healing is done together,” says MayKao Fredericks, Chief Humanities Officer at MHC. She hopes these tours will help people slow down and see each other.

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