Illuminates

Abdirahman Mukhtar understands the power of a simple chat in finding solutions to complex problems. With two decades of experience as a youth worker in Minneapolis, he's witnessed firsthand the challenges facing Somali youth. In the mid-2000s, Mukhtar worked at Brian Coyle Community Center in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. He played a crucial role, guiding the youth through sports and activities. Many looked up to him as a brother and mentor. Now in his mid-40s, Mukhtar has watched some of the young people he mentored…