Hamse Warfa Archives — Sahan Journal

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COMMUNITY VOICES

Hamse Warfa’s Labor Day reflections: Immigrants are vital to health of U.S. workforce, economy.

by Hamse Warfa September 5, 2022September 2, 2022

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Hamse Warfa is leaving the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a position in the Biden administration, making him the highest-ranking Somali appointee in Washington.

by Hibah Ansari January 10, 2022January 10, 2022

COMMUNITY VOICES

Hamse Warfa: Minnesota has a long history of working for the global good. Now is the time for a new generation to step up.

by Hamse Warfa October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Hamse Warfa has lived the immigrant experience. Now in charge of Minnesota’s employment and training programs, he’s intent on building bridges for those left behind.

by Hibah Ansari December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

Somali American educator Ibrahim Mohamed brings diversity to school board as Shakopee’s first Black member

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 10, 2020November 9, 2020

BUSINESS & WORK

Minnesota is helping malls that serve immigrant communities survive the COVID-19 downturn. How much aid will their tenants see?

by Joey Peters August 7, 2020August 30, 2020

DEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Minnesota hires new assistant commissioner for immigrant and refugee affairs

by Hibah Ansari June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

BUSINESS & WORK

Minnesota creates high-level post to help connect employers, immigrants

by Joey Peters February 21, 2020April 1, 2020