July 2-3, 2026
Four Days of Celebration & Community
As the Somali American community continues to grapple with ongoing challenges nationwide, the Somali American Vision Summit offers an opportunity to come together in both celebration and purpose.
As we honor Somali Independence on July 1st and the generations of resilience and courage that have shaped our community, we also recognize the need to strengthen our collective response to the challenges of this moment. On July 2nd and 3rd, we will convene for meaningful conversations about how we protect our families, support our youth, strengthen civic participation, build economic opportunity, and ensure our communities have the resources they need to thrive.
By bringing people together across generations and experiences, the Somali American Vision Summit will allow us to deepen relationships and envision a future together defined not by the challenges we face, but by the strength and determination with which we meet them.
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Keynote Speakers
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Malika Dahir
Malika Dahir is the Executive Director of Reviving Sisterhood, a Minnesota-based nonprofit advancing the leadership, civic engagement, and economic empowerment of Muslim women. During Operation Metro Surge, she led community response efforts supporting immigrant families and small businesses impacted by enforcement actions. Her work focuses on building community resilience, advancing equity, and strengthening partnerships that support immigrant communities.
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Senator Zaynab Mohamed (63, DFL)
Zaynab M. Mohamed is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota State Senate since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represents District 63, comprising southeast Minneapolis.
