Backlash

Mogadishu (AX) — Internet personality Ramsey Khalid Ismael, infamously recognized by his online moniker "Johnny Somali," finds himself the center of controversy in Japan and South Korea. His offensive antics have not only triggered public outcry and legal repercussions but have also riled up the Somali diaspora. They believe his actions have unjustly stained their community's name. Though Ismael sports the nickname "Johnny Somali," he lacks Somali roots—he has openly expressed that he is of Ethiopian descent. At just…

Donald Trump, the Republican hopeful for the presidency, took center stage at Madison Square Garden in New York, an iconic venue renowned for hosting everything from Knicks games to legendary concerts by Billy Joel. The rally kicked off with a barrage of charged comments from Trump’s supporters, setting a combative tone for the evening. As a New Yorker who has been in the spotlight for decades, Mr. Trump aimed to leverage the prestige of this historic location to deliver a compelling critique of his Democratic rival, Kamala…

The Minneapolis Police Department bolstered its ranks by welcoming 23 new officers, among whom two made history. Meet Ikran Mohamed, a Somali-American woman and Lesly Vera, who moved from Mexico to the U.S. at the tender age of four and now holds permanent residency. Despite these promising additions, Chief Brian O'Hara expressed his frustration to WCCO’s Adam and Jordana, highlighting the influx of animosity aimed at these trailblazers. "It’s appalling," O'Hara lamented. "I failed to foresee the sheer repulsiveness,…

Minneapolis, MN (AX) — Indian Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi's chat with U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) while he was in Washington has sparked a barrage of backlash from India, notably from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP harshly criticized Gandhi, accusing him of siding with folks deemed "anti-India," pointing to Omar's vocal stance against India's Kashmir policies, religious intolerance, and human rights offenses. Ilhan Omar, a Somali-American legislator representing Minnesota's 5th District,…