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Somalis
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Title
For the Love of Goat: Henry and Shirle Hamilton Help Samalis Feel at Home in Maine
Year
2006
In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.
Type
Photography
Title
For the Love of Goat
Year
2006
In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Kelsey Robinov captures how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.
Type
published content
Title
Old Clans, Old Culture in a New Land
Year
2001
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.
Type
Radio
Title
Khadija's Dream Routine
Year
2009
With dreams for a good education and life, Khadija Hussein wises to be the first person in her family to graduate from high school. Willa Kammerer speaks to Khadija about being a refugee and Muslim in Maine, dealing with tension between white and black people in Lewiston, and perfecting her English.
Type
Photography
Title
Khadija's Dream Routine Photographs
Year
2009
With dreams for a good education and life, Khadija Hussein wises to be the first person in her family to graduate from high school. Briget Ganske and Willa Kammerer speak to Khadija about being a refugee and Muslim in Maine, dealing with tension between white and black people in Lewiston, and perfecting her English.
Type
Radio
Title
Fashion Uji
Year
2013
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.
Type
Radio
Title
For My Children, For Myself
Year
2004
Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.
Type
Writing
Title
Strides and Strife in a Shared Space
Year
2009
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.
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