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fromHyperallergic
1 week agoOn Being a Somali Artist in Minnesota
Minnesota’s multicultural refugee communities, communal kindness, and artistic storytelling sustain resilience and rebuild hope amid violence and loss.
I turned a corner and spotted a man in his front yard, garden hose in hand as he washed his car. He saw me coming, grinned, and without a word turned that hose on me as I rolled by. What a rush of refreshment. Cold water, right when I needed it most. My spirits lifted instantly, and suddenly the last few miles didn't feel impossible anymore.