<P> Politically, a Somali American Caucus in the Minnesota Democratic--Farmer--Labor Party (DFL) was formed to represent the Somali community . A Somali American also chairs the Republican Party's Immigrant Relations Committee in Minnesota . </P> <Ul> <Li> Abdi Warsame, politician, member of the Minneapolis City Council </Li> <Li> Abdirizak Bihi, social activist </Li> <Li> Anisa Hajimumin, politician, Minister of Women & Family Affairs of Puntland </Li> <Li> Fathia Absie, broadcaster, writer and filmmaker </Li> <Li> Nuruddin Farah, writer </Li> <Li> Saado Ali Warsame, singer - songwriter </Li> <Li> Sahra Noor, social activist and entrepreneur </Li> <Li> Ilhan Omar, politician, member of MN State House of Representatives </Li> <Li> Saciido SHaie, social activist </Li> </Ul> <Li> Abdi Warsame, politician, member of the Minneapolis City Council </Li> <Li> Abdirizak Bihi, social activist </Li>

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