Tag: African Culture
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Annual Fundraiser RAJA Celebrates Diversity and Hope
“City of Diversity and Hope” is what Said Abiyow, president of the Somail Bantu Association, calls this annual fundraiser. The festival is more widely known as RAJA!, a word which means “hope” in Somali. Their goal for the RAJA! festival is to raise funds for the many services and education programs they provide through their…
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Somali Community Celebrates African Culture
On July 29, Somali Youth United produced San Diego African Culture Fest. People gathered to share culture, music, and arts at City Heights Performance Annex. Aster Keleta of Somali Youth United, a non-profit community organization that promotes the peace within their community. “People feel like they’re at home. That’s the best thing. It’s therapeutic for…