Somali Panelists Answer: What Does Home Mean to You?

"I've had so many opportunities to move — to go to school somewhere else. Every time I've traveled, I've always missed Minnesota. There's no other community that has given me a sense of belonging like here."

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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Nimco Ahmed opened up a discussion with panelists at the National Convergence for Democracy conference held at the Minneapolis convention center in August. The panel was titled “From Fear to Collective Power: Lessons from Somali Community ICE Resistance.” She opened the conversation by asking:

“This year, home was redefined for many of us. I …

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