Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed still envisions a Somalia that is free from religious factions and is fair for everyone. Chris Remington documents the political work that Dr. Mohammed has done for Somalia, and speaks about his political campaign for President of Somalia.

Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Anne-Marie McReynolds captures images of refugees from Somalia.

The United States provides refuge for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somalia to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

Michelle Mitchell explores the emerging identity within a new cultural landscape for Somali immigrants, with the help from Somali mothers and daughters.

Jess Sheldon documents the life of Ikran Mohamod, a 17 year-old Somali immigrant who lives in Portland.

G. Ligaiya Romero documents how two Somali-American cousins are striving to find their place in Lewiston through the hip-hop scene.

The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed wants his children to be well educated and help the Somali people. Chris Remington profiles how Dr. Mohammed wants the best lives for his daughters.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.

The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

Bringing fashion to the town of Lewiston, Sahro Hassan is a Muslim girl who designs clothes that combines Muslim modesty and American teen fashion. Tracy Mumford documents Hassan's initial struggles having to adapt in the United States, and moving to Maine where she developed her desire for fashion.