CVE, Surveillance and criminalization of Somali Youth in Minnesota, Role of Somalis in Social Justice | #NomadicHustle 33 w/ Ramla Bile, Community Activist

On the next episode of #NomadicHustle, we interviewed Ramla Bile and discussed the impact of the CVE surveillance on the Somali community in Minnesota, performative liberalism, disparities in the twin cities, the criminalization of Somali youth, and much more!

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Ramla Bile currently works at a private foundation in St. Paul – bringing over ten years of experience as a strategist, social entrepreneur, and storyteller.

As a community organizer, Ramla works to bring awareness to issues at the intersection of racism, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment. A local leader in the Somali-Minnesotan community, she provided critical thought-leadership and advocacy against the Countering Violent Extremism program, and continues to challenge the surveillance apparatus and the ways that systems institutionalize the criminalization of BIPOC communities.  A published author, she supports communities impacted by state violence by promoting greater understanding, resilience, and liberation through her writing. She co-founded and writes for Ubuntu: the Collective, a platform that spotlights emergent issues impacting the global black diaspora. 

Ramla holds a bachelor's degree in Global Studies and Political Science with a minor in Journalism and Mass Communications from the U of M. She lives in Minneapolis with her young daughter.

About Nomadic Hustle:
 Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people.

Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow.

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