Samatar was the first Somali-American to be elected to public office in Minnesota, a member of the Minneapolis School Board, and founder of the African Development Center, a nonprofit group that helps new immigrants start businesses

  

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar made the following statement on the passing of Hussein Samatar, the first Somali-American to be elected to public office in Minnesota, a member of the Minneapolis Board of Education and founder of the African Development Center, a nonprofit group that helps new immigrants start businesses.

 

“Hussein Samatar was a pioneering leader and public servant who paved the way for so many in the Somali-American community. He brought passion, joy and a sense of optimism to everything he did, and his vision, dedication and good work have left a lasting imprint on our state. He will be missed.”

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