Join Voices Unveiled for the last episode of this series, featuring Melissa, a determined immigrant from Chillan, as she shares her 14-year journey to residency in Minnesota.
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Music Composer: Mungo
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Anika Robbins is the president and CEO of The Anika Foundation, serving hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans across the state.
The Anika Foundation’s initiatives are rooted in their core “impact levers” of civic engagement, health equity and economic empowerment.
“We want to normalize health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, in the Native American community,” says Robbins. “It’s not something that only the wealthy should be able to access.”
To connect with accessible healthcare resources curated by The Anika Foundation, visit thequalitylifemn.com. You can find The Anika Foundation’s non-partisan voter guide later in October at blackvotesmattermn.com.
KFAI’s Ryan Dawes spoke with Robbins on a sunny day in Fairview Park for this Wellness Signal audio portrait.
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Halima sat down with Zahra, a researcher, advocate, and alumna of the University of Mankato, Minnesota.
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Episode Source Material
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/international-students-united-states-2015
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“Sewa” means to “to serve” in Sanskrit. SEWA-AIFW serves South Asian communities in Minnesota, offering youth programming, health clinics, book clubs, financial literacy programs, respite care, culturally specific meals for seniors and more. Connect with SEWA-AIFW at their website, www.sewa-aifw.org.
KFAI’s Ryan Dawes spoke with SEWA CEO Anjuli Mishra Cameron for this audio portrait.
Tune in to Voices Unveiled for an inspiring episode featuring Patricia, a strong Venezuelan immigrant, mother, and advocate. Hear Patricia’s powerful story as she shares her journey through immigration, education, and career.
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Sound Engineer and Editor: Julie Censullo
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Episode Source Material
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE897023/
In the pilot episode for Voices Unveiled, Halima Hamud speaks with her mother, who has always been her guiding force. She shares parts of her mother’s incredible story, brimming with strength and determination. Her mother shares her narrative in Somali.
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Episode Source Material
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14094503
Voices Unveiled is a weekly podcast hosted by Halima Hamud that delves into the stories and experiences of educated and skilled immigrants in our communities. Each episode features powerful voices sharing their resilience and wisdom, while challenging and changing the narrative surrounding working immigrants. Premieres on Friday, March 8th, 2024.
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The Minnesota Department of Health has convened a consortium of local organizations committed to COVID-19 vaccination and pandemic recovery called COVID-19 Community Coordinators (CCC). Together, they offer COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics throughout the Twin Cities. Check the calendar below to find a clinic in your community. This calendar will show all CCC testing and vaccination events that are coming up within the next 60 days.
Double click on one of the events to see details about it.
