Roseanne Pereira
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- Who are the Oromo?
The Oromo an ethnic group from Ethiopia. Some 10,000 to 15,000 live in Minnesota, which is one of the largest populations in the country.
- A nonprofit is helping Somalis how to navigate complicated school and college systems
Many of the Somalis enrolled in Twin Cities schools and colleges have had little early exposure to education. Their parents may also have minimal education. All this makes navigating the school system difficult. Now a non-profit organization from within the East African community is trying to help these students succeed. Minnesota Public Radio's Roseanne Pereira {Puh-RARE-uh}reports.
- Leadership institute helps young Hmong women prepare for a future in charge of things
Cultural change begins in small ways. Some Hmong women in St. Paul are starting with themselves. MPR's Roseanne Pereira reports on The Hmong Women Leadership Institute, which works to foster leadership skills in young Hmong women. It’s a small, but impactful, change to centuries' old Hmong social order.
- Young farmer shares new vision for Hmong farming
MPR’s Roseanne Pereria reports that while farming runs deep in the Hmong culture, many Hmong farmers are isolated both by culture and language from the rest of U.S. agriculture. They often have difficulty getting resources and finding information. Pereria interviews one local grower who work towards changing that.
- Minnesota, a safe-haven for refugees
Minnesota has accepted thousands of refugees in the past few decades; between 1983 and 2006, Minnesota resettled over 63,000 refugees
- Minnesota's Tibetan monks chant for their homeland
MPR’s Roseanne Pereira speaks with buddhist monks at the Gyuto Wheel of Dharma Monastery in Minneapolis, as they prepare to take part in a tantric choir performances in Minnesota.
- New play celebrates traditional Somali stories
Storytelling is an important part of Somali family life. Now, a play by Steppingstone Theater in St. Paul, will showcase Somali stories in a new way. MPR's Roseanne Pereira reports on how the stories have transformed as they've traveled.
- A new study shows both overt and subtle discrimination against minorities in Minnesota post 9/11
Years after the 9/11 attacks, many Minnesotans say they are still feeling uneasy around one another. A new study by Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights documents both overt and subtle discrimination against the state's minority groups. Minnesota Public Radio's Roseanne Pereira reports the study's findings are being spread in a number of ways.
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