Donald Trump recently called SomaliAmericans “garbage” and “useless.” This isn’t new for him, as he’s been racist before. But Somali people have helped America a lot, from sailors long ago to nurses today. Trump’s words ignore their value, much like how others only see Somalia as a problem or a resource to exploit. It’s time for Africa to show its worth and challenge these harmful ideas.
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