Join us to see a short film, Unscripted Stories, by Abdurrahman "Abdu" Mahmud.

The thirty minute film focuses on six East African business owners on Lake Street and how the murder of George Floyd, the civil unrest and the rebuilding has impacted their business. Abdu will join us to answer questions and discuss ways to share this story.

Abdurrahman is a creative organizer and storyteller. As a culture and community admirer, he founded Twinist - a platform that advocates for and connects minorities and immigrants to millions of job opportunities through volunteering and personal brand development. He is also an immigrant advocate in Minneapolis, founding the “City of Nations Storytelling Studio” which uses theatre, film and storytelling to empower local residents to be advocates for their own health care, create a dialogue about community health and use art as a means for overcoming stigmas and obstacles. Abdurrahman has a decade of management experience in various areas, including public health, humanitarian assistance, and human rights, as well as designing and implementing community-driven development initiatives. He lives in Minneapolis, and Galkayo, Somalia is his home.