Oromo conference; Learn about our African neighbors.(NEWS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: July 28, 2001 | Copyright information

Most Twin Citians know that Minnesota has become home to growing numbers of East African immigrants. Yet many don't know that their new neighbors come from a wide variety of nations and cultures. One of the largest groups, the Oromos, now have a local community of nearly 12,000. They fled Oromia in Ethiopia because of government persecution.

An international conference opening today can help close that knowledge gap. Oromo refugees from around the world will join their M...

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