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Defiant in resistance: Not guilty pleas for five of the nine charged in the Cities Church protest
The group of nine have been charged with the FACE Act, conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.
Binta Kanteh
Feb 13


Taking care of our minds and nervous systems during times of unrest and protests
The Center for Broadcast Journalism and Power 104.7 FM talked with Jamila Keisar, a Somali American licensed independent clinical social worker and founder of Keisar Counseling, to learn what she has been observing as a mental health practitioner since the descent of thousands of federal agents across the state. Keiser also shares tools to employ when feeling overwhelmed.
Binta Kanteh
Feb 3


Our humanity will save us from fascism
A memorial at the site of the brutal killing of Alex Pretti. Photo by Harry Colbert, Jr. Humanity: humaneness; benevolence. Benevolence: the quality of being well meaning; kindness. If democracy is to return – let’s be very clear, in the U.S., it’s already fallen, and to say otherwise would be me abdicating my duty as a truthteller – but if the tide turns, it’s our humanity that will be the demise of this fascist regime. Yes, as a journalist I am breaking ranks and calling it
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 26


Power 104.7 video removed due to threats of violence against the subject; Somali community
A reposting of our video on X by a far right-wing account has multiple comments calling for violence – even killing – of Somali human beings.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 19


‘A human being was killed by ICE, now to weather and sports’
Also as journalists, we have abdicated our duty to curry favor. The First Amendment “security” of freedom of the press has been replaced with control of the press, and most are willing to go along to get along.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 8


Protecting their own: Cedar Riverside young adults set up defense to protect residents from ICE
The newly formed Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance formed to protect Somali residents from the threat of ICE.
Binta Kanteh
Jan 5


Online aggression not matching solidarity on the ground, Somali community leaders say
Black diaspora communities in Minnesota are “showing up,” despite divisive rhetoric online ICE agents and U.S. Marshals during a raid in St. Paul on Nov. 25, 2025 Over the past week, “Operation Metro Surge,” an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) descended on the Twin Cities metro area with the mandate to focus on the Somali community who allegedly have final orders of deportation . The number of disclosed federal arrests at the end of Sunday was 19.
Binta Kanteh
Dec 9, 2025


‘Go back to where they come from!’
Trump calls Minnesota Somali immigrants and Ilhan Omar “garbage” as ICE targets the community
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025


Special community conversation: Remembering Jamar Clark 10 years after police killing
Live on-air conversation Thursday at 6 p.m. on Power 104.7 (Power1047.fm)
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
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