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I grew up in a religious sect that hasn’t assimilated into American society since they first arrived in 1838. It’s a highly insular community to this day. But is nearly 100% white, so nobody is worried.
Didnt know Islam had a color. My family is Anglo/Hispanic from Southern AZ and more recent additions from Vietnam and the Philippines In the 80s. Pretty easily integrated/mixed groups. I doubt Somalis will be integrating with very many Americans any time soon.
And if your White family is a Branch Davidian or FLDS we are worried
I have to wonder-why is it that liberals are more concerned with anyone on earth-except their fellow citizens? It's almost as if they hate this country and their fellow citizens.
I have to wonder-why is it that liberals are more concerned with anyone on earth-except their fellow citizens? It's almost as if they hate this country and their fellow citizens.
Who knows what they believe in. Obama went throughout the middle east appologizing for the evils of America, then blew the crap out one of their countries, then attempted to do the same in Syria. And this guy won the biggest Liberal Peace prize in the world. They still love him, so who knows what they believe in? It sure isnt peace and Unicorn love
So she wants to continue their "temporary" status? Usually temporary means it ends soon. Out of curiosity, have any of these folks taken any steps on their own to change their temporary status?
The 20 refugees taking part in Saturday's ceremony were a range of ages and came from from seven countries: Iraq, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burma, Rwanda, Bhutan and Eritrea. The path to American citizenship involves civics lessons and an infamous test many U.S. natives might struggle to pass. But more difficult than a test is having to wait five years to take it.
Who knows what they believe in. Obama went throughout the middle east appologizing for the evils of America, then blew the crap out one of their countries, then attempted to do the same in Syria. And this guy won the biggest Liberal Peace prize in the world. They still love him, so who knows what they believe in? It sure isnt peace and Unicorn love
“We are the boat returning to dock;
we are the footprints on the northern trail,
We are the iron colouring the soil,
We cannot be erased. ”
—From “Refugee”, by Remi Kanazi
Throughout the world there are large groups of people with no homes of their own, caught between danger in the land they know and loss of identity in an alien land. Bombs dropping on their houses and the fear of persecution has forced millions to flee their homes and seek safety in unfamiliar societies. Here they are isolated, ‘different’, made to feel incompetent, and often impoverished. They are largely at the mercy of the host state.
If they came here legally, contributed positively to society, and planted roots in said society - then indeed, that society is their home... regardless of their origins or political unpopularity. To assert to the contrary, is a dastardly disservice - not merely to the persons in question, but to the community overall.
What about the Somali cab drivers who refused service to gay passengers engaged in a kiss? What about harassment of gay Americans by Somali youth? Religion is never good for a country.
Yes, as much as you would love anyone of color or some other nationality to get on a boat and leave, America was BUILT by immigrants and has been enriched by their contributions and them just being here. Where were your ancestors born, mightleavenyc ?
And your side has the gall to stand up and say you are not prejudiced !
The Somalis aren’t doing much enriching of anything.
Somali Americans are Americans of Somali ancestry. The first ethnic Somalis to arrive in the U.S. were sailors who came in the 1920s. They were followed by students pursuing higher studies in the 1960s and 1970s, by the late 1970s through the late 1980s and early 1990s more Somalis arrived. However, it was not until the mid and late 1990s when the civil war in Somalia broke out that the majority of Somalis arrived in the United States. The Somali community in the U.S is now among the largest in the Somali diaspora.
News articles, opinion pieces and books cite the contributions of our many immigrant communities to society during the past centuries, particularly for the benefit of economic growth and vitality.
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Somali-Americans have proven to be a great asset to the economic vitality of our region. As they continue to expand businesses, improve their education and express their views in the political arena, the Twin Cities, Minnesota and the nation will continue to benefit.
A recent survey of refugees living in Colorado provides new evidence of their integration and contributions to American society and the economy. The report finds that after four years of life in the United States, 75 percent of refugees were “highly integrated,” and nine in ten worked for more than thirty hours per week.
The influx of Somali immigrants has been met with mixed reaction. They often face prejudice on many levels. Most Somali immigrants do not speak English finding it difficult to understand available governmental services but also causing some service providers to ignore them because of the language barrier. They also face the challenge of adjusting to a new culture and prejudice against Islam after 9/11. Lastly, Somalis in the USA struggle to find affordable housing in the cities where they live.
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