Supporters organize for Somali American Appreciation Day held at the Capitol

The Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota deputy executive director looked out Tuesday to those gathered inside the capital atrium on Somali American Appreciation Day.

“We collectively are tired,” said Suleiman Adan. “We’re tired of being treated like suspects. We’re tired of political scapegoating. We’re tired of entire communities carrying blame for headlines and for elections and for talking points.”