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Fargo Human Rights Commission adopts statement backing Somali community, schedules joint press conference
Summary
The Fargo Human Rights Commission voted to adopt a statement in support of the Somali community and set a joint press conference for Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m.; staff were directed to finalize venue and public notice and to invite regional partners and community representatives.
Sekou Sarleaf, chair of the Fargo Human Rights Commission, said the commission voted to adopt a statement supporting the Somali community and scheduled a joint press conference for Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m.
The action followed Sarleaf’s explanation that the meeting was called in response to "the situation going on in Minnesota involving a Somali community," and that prior attempts to have the mayor or city commission issue a proclamation had not produced a citywide proclamation. Sarleaf said the HRC was asked to lead a statement and outreach to…
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