Bedlam Theatre

The Twin Cities Daily Planet hosts an informal discussion:

The Somali community and the media: A conversation with Abdi Aynte  3:30-4:30 PM

Followed by the TC Daily Planet Happy Hour! 5-7PMThe Somali community and the media: A conversation with Abdi Aynte
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come join Twin Cities Daily Planet and Abdi Aynte, who will discuss the nuances and the intricacies of covering the Somali community in Minnesota and elsewhere. From clan rivalry to regional and class differences, the Somali community is diverse, though it can sometimes be perceived as homogeneous from the outside. Abdi will help sort through fact and fiction, perception, and media myths and truths. Come with questions about media coverage of the Somali community in Minnesota.

Abdi Aynte is a Washington correspondent for the BBC World Service, where he covers topics ranging from the elections and the economy, to the so-called ‘missing Somali men.’ Prior to that, Abdi was a senior fellow at the Center for Independent media, writer for the Minnesota Monitor (now Minnesota Independent), and was also the former board chair of the Twin Cities Media Alliance. Born in Somalia and raised in Egypt, Abdi has a BA in Professional Writing and Political Science, and is finishing his MA in Government at Johns Hopkins University.

TCDP Happy Hour!
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join TCDP writers, photographers, videographers, media partners, readers, and other contributors for drinks and merriment. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with members of the Twin Cities Daily Planet community, talk about new stories and happenings in the Twin Cities, and enjoy each others’ company—offline.