The Alliance Wellness Center has opened a groundbreaking facility in St. Paul to address the unique needs of young East African women battling drug addiction. Yussuf Shafie, the founder, stressed the importance of culturally competent and trauma-informed professionals to assist these women, who often grapple with stigma, social isolation, and family neglect.
As the world faces crises in the Middle East and concerns about Islamophobia and antisemitism, the interfaith service aims to provide a space for shared peace. The event will include organ music, President Biden’s 2023 Thanksgiving Proclamation, and messages from Rabbi Zimmerman and Hamdy El-Sawaf from Masjid Al-Amin. Organizers anticipate participation from up to 200 people representing 15 different faith communities
In a delightful six-minute video, Yusra generously shares her personal twist on the classic lasagna, incorporating flavors that resonate with her East African heritage. The key players in this culinary symphony are cumin spice and berbere, each contributing a distinct and aromatic profile to the dish.
In the tapestry of the Somali diaspora, cassette tapes weave a poignant narrative of love, gossip, prayers, and poetry, sustaining connections across…