South Portland, Maine, Mayor Deqa Dhalac, discusses what this accomplishment means to her and what she hopes her story says to other immigrants.
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@moniquewrites9046 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible! She seems so jolly! This is inspiring to see someone rise from such traumatic beginnings.
@SamFreedom Жыл бұрын
Yes. I agree. She came from a world of extreme oppression to incredible freedom.
@azramahmood6002 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!❤️. I do pray for your success and appreciate all of your hard work for humanity.
@motherofthegreatlakes62972 жыл бұрын
Sooooo proud and grateful to have a An African woman, refugee from Somalia elected in South Portland, Maine. This is a city which is 90% white population. And yet, they wanted her, “a woman, immigrant, black, and Muslim” to be Mayor. The first everything. The first African woman Mayor in The United States of America!!!! Why? Because she cares across the divide. Hope is in air
@hitman96912 жыл бұрын
well she wasn't elected by the 90% White town blah blah, she was chosen by 6 City council members.
@suekennedy89172 жыл бұрын
90% have IQ less then 70. She fits in perfectly with them.
@rascallyrabbits25732 жыл бұрын
@@suekennedy8917 Sue, I grew up in Maine and since have lived in two diverse states. ( NY and Ohio.). Not only have I experienced first hand (what I’m inferring your sentiments are) I pay close attention to this subject. Have also done a deep-dive. You will not see MSM report what’s really going on. Trillions of dollars are spent on “ programs” to help out certain groups. Makes little difference. I currently live in a suburb of CINCY. A couple of weeks ago the nice business district cleared out on a beautiful day because of gun fire. Many were injured. It’s no longer confined to the “ bad” areas. its often in nice areas. Do, the poverty argument goes out the window. And this happens all over the country. Culture comes from the hardwiring. Genetics does not stop are the neck. I used to believe it was a “ class” issue. Now I know that is not true. Fatherless homes, you say? Twenty percent are impregnating the mamas so how would that work? And would Pooky and Rai Rai ( misspelling intended to avoid the algorithms.) make good fathers? There’s no solution except for a draconian crime bill. We don’t need to pay brilliant Social Scientists to figure this one out! I realize Maine as does everyone , have a worker shortage esp when it comes to home health care for the elderly. I’d rather have a home health care robot ( when that time comes) who would probably be more competent and trustworthy.
@SvenGehlen2 жыл бұрын
@@rascallyrabbits2573 Living near megaregions or in large cities when everything collapses isn't a good idea. I recommend white flight.
@rascallyrabbits25732 жыл бұрын
Sadly you are naive. You may think this is a “ progressive” move, but I can assure you it will turn out regressive. You obviously have not lived in a diverse region! I grew up in Maine and have lived in NY and now CINCY. Sure. This woman is lovely. But have you studied the “ collective”? I am certain you haven’t! I’ve lived amongst and and have studied it. There’s a good reason why there has not been a successful blk nation on the planet. It’s NOT from them not given a lot of help. ( Please look into it). It was a blk male KZfaqr who I learned the most from. He very intelligently convinced me it’s a hardwiring issue. DNA doesn’t stop at the neck. And yes, they evolved perfectly for their conditions in Africa, as did Europeans who built civilization. The DNA doesn’t change ( because someone moves) for eons.
@motherofthegreatlakes62972 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Madame Mayor!!!’ We support you! There is hope for other women who are doing a great job in their communities but who are still yet to transcend the stigma you talked about~ as if we are the first immigrants in this country of ours. God bless you
@theliberalthinker33082 жыл бұрын
Maine people are really generous--first, they welcomed a huge number of Somali refugees, in thousands, at the same time despite their economic struggles, and now they elected a Somali mayor. Great people. Blessed people.
@hitman96912 жыл бұрын
They didn't elect her in an election.
@waryaawariiri18122 жыл бұрын
Speaking of generosity, the new mayor's first name, _Deeqa,_ means the one who is generous.
@suekennedy89172 жыл бұрын
Self destruction for the low IQ.
@markfcoble Жыл бұрын
How's that going?! Nice and clean? Safe?
@somalia27302 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Deqo we proud of sister strong woman
@hanagorgeous51312 жыл бұрын
'We're so Grateful AMERICA for the Opportunities and their generosity. this is what America stands for. And this is absolutely Dreams come true. I am so proud of you Deqa! keep up the great work abayo! I wish you have very successful years in the coming years.
@hitman96912 жыл бұрын
She wasn't elected by the population though, she was chosen by 6 city council members
@SamFreedom Жыл бұрын
Best revenge is a life well lived. Welcome and congratulations.
@christinalynn81432 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on her accomplishments and achievements. May God provide her guidance to succeed and a pathway forward for the great state and it's citizens.
@BB-qk8on2 жыл бұрын
Congrats!!!!
@SlaveOfAllah67548522 жыл бұрын
Wooooooooooo
@The_Jazzy2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome!!!!!!!!!
@Internut19852 жыл бұрын
Somalis are obsessed with public offices . We are into politics for some reason
@geletoz2 жыл бұрын
Lol even a geeljire dreams to be a some office politics
@IB_Adam Жыл бұрын
@@geletoz They are go getters and they don’t believe in being passive spectators!
@brodykin35054 ай бұрын
Yeah, can't imagine why that would be.
@thinkbeforeyoutype71062 жыл бұрын
This is what America is truly about! Congrats on winning election. Maine is a GREAT state with great people.
@suekennedy89172 жыл бұрын
Indeed...The average IQ score for somalia is 68 ranked at #38 among 43 countries tested.🤣😅😆
@thinkbeforeyoutype71062 жыл бұрын
Maine is a GREAT and they reflect much of the good things America overall represents. The opportunities and equally is what all of human beings strive for. Once again, congrats to the mayor and the great state of Maine.
@vincentvanmeow Жыл бұрын
America is a failed society
@brodykin35054 ай бұрын
What does this woman know about Maine or Mainers and their concerns.
@jamiefooddreamer63812 жыл бұрын
There is soo much good in America !!
@flex191122 жыл бұрын
Then tell all your lib friends to stop bi*chin😁
@somaliano99kingkonghimself75 Жыл бұрын
She was from day one in the comunitey she is not a politician she is not about playing games she is smart and tough at the same time we need comunitey workers not polition s are fake sell out s
@desmeisme2 жыл бұрын
That’s right 🥳👏🏻👏🏻
@vincentvanmeow Жыл бұрын
This will destroy Maine
@LenaMellow2 жыл бұрын
Go Maine!
@reparationsreparations54502 жыл бұрын
✊🏿
@liamjohnson12192 жыл бұрын
No to reparations.
@augustustheemperor33352 жыл бұрын
We should protect Minnesota the twins city. Because this poeple have welcomed us. And they better then most amerikan. City we love the Scandinavian. Who. Welcom us 1 love we schould. Respect this poeple at all time let s do bussnis build up evan more. Save no gangs just business community. We love white poeple no hate in ower hart you give us a chance we will show you we trust you we need a fear police to
@ahmadibnabubakral-habashi2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations
@TUFAAX4112 жыл бұрын
Congratulations I hope you make America proud and do good service for your city! You seem like a very nice cheerful lady
@babagandu2 жыл бұрын
Wish she could be mayor of Somalia
@N.A5252 жыл бұрын
Well Hello
@arimax8882 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mayor Deqa, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Those in the comments spewing typical xenophobic racist views 🙄 they just prove that we need more of this political engagement/participation and make Americans from different cultures more visible in hopes of someday hopefully ending the hate
@user-bz8zq4mk3l2 жыл бұрын
🇸🇴⚔️
@deathlarsen7502 Жыл бұрын
Utopia is here!
@brodykin35054 ай бұрын
"Such a barrier breaker!" What does she know about Maine and the concerns of people from Portland? Social work, education and activist background says it all. Buzz words galore here: identity (fill in all the blanks) diversity, white, white, white, welcoming.....Zero content here.
@abdihashi9195 Жыл бұрын
Trump wouldn't let this happen 🙄
@delgadojonesable2 жыл бұрын
Mayor is a figure head position now, most town has a city mananger and board who really controls the budget and passage of local laws and ordinances, not impressed at all.
@nessesitoburrito88732 жыл бұрын
So is governor and president.
@delgadojonesable2 жыл бұрын
@@nessesitoburrito8873 they have more wiggle room and certain executive powers.,not so much governor and Mayor
@free00to00ryhme2 жыл бұрын
Theyre going to regret that. Couldnt build their own nation, what makes you think they will maintain ours? This is just simply disgraceful.
@aidaroussahirsi Жыл бұрын
remember america was not yours, it was for the red indians, you and somali's are immigrants, how you dare to say ours, america is for all again shut up
@relaxingmusic2924 Жыл бұрын
You fucking pussy, if you left their country they would be fine
@fathiabrahim60982 жыл бұрын
The civil war started 1988.
@theancientsancients17692 жыл бұрын
1988 the war of terror started
@vincentvanmeow Жыл бұрын
Makes me want to vomit. Goodbye once safe and beautiful Maine
@vincentvanmeow Жыл бұрын
@CMG exactly
@vincentvanmeow Жыл бұрын
@CMG I’ve been living around them my entire life. Truthfully, all it takes is the ability to recognize patterns to understand they will never change.
@faria77272 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your win.
@frankiewhite54302 жыл бұрын
America digging their own grave
@LiveLifeLove632 жыл бұрын
Whatever! Can’t be any worse than the hole you white people have been digging! Thank God for change!!!!!!!
@nghtwtchmn1292 жыл бұрын
The more America imports third-world refugees, the more like the third-world America becomes.
@Fatima-hc5dl2 жыл бұрын
America 🇺🇸welcomes EVERY immigrant because technically it was built by immigrants. Why are u so salty seeing black/other ethnic groups running for office? U gotta get yourself out of the grave you’re talking about. 😂😂😭😭
@liamjohnson12192 жыл бұрын
@@LiveLifeLove63 do you hate white people ?
@bigking74422 жыл бұрын
Somalis 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴
@suekennedy89172 жыл бұрын
Grade 12?
@pickle-ball2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with all that.
@jimmyo72248 ай бұрын
😂😂
@thomasphilip28922 жыл бұрын
The Islamophobia of America is getting out of control... Where is humanity? Where is the UN?
@free00to00ryhme2 жыл бұрын
Take a look at muslim countries and tell me they are tolerant. Take a look at somalia and tell me they are civilized. Then i will tell you that i have a bridge in NYC for sale.
@brodykin35054 ай бұрын
The sooner the UN is abolished the better.
@butchfils94642 жыл бұрын
Congrats. America belong to the native people and was build by black people.
@free00to00ryhme2 жыл бұрын
Thats a funny joke.
@brodykin35054 ай бұрын
Really? Maine was built by black people?
@zackye112 жыл бұрын
What planet are somalis from lol. Why did she say working with these human beings lol.. amazing humans that live is this state 😆 🤣 😂
*BAD IDEA 💡 IM BLACK AND THESE FOLKS ARENT IN THE SAME INTEREST AS YOU AS A NATIVE AMERICAN...THEY WILL. INSTEAD PUSH AND REPEATEDLY TRY TO CONVINCE YOU ABOUT THEIR PERSONAL PROBLEMS...PLUS SHE SMILES AND GRIND WAY TOO MUCH FOR ME*
@TheDaexiled12 жыл бұрын
Wow looking at your past comments you're very prejudice
@DavinLewisPRO2 жыл бұрын
@@TheDaexiled1 *WE ARE BOTH BLACK ⚫ HERSELF AND I ...IM AMERICAN BY BIRTH RIGHT AND MY FAMILY HAS FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY AND LASTLY YOU DONT KNOW ME ..YOU DONT CONTROL WHAT PEOPLE THINK & YOU HAVE NO SAY IN SOCIETY AS FAR AS ANYTHING GOES HENCE WHO XARES WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ANYTHING IN ANY CAPACITY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 **#LIBERAL*
@jameswesolek53192 жыл бұрын
BLM EATS BABIES
@deerazz51212 жыл бұрын
You aren't a native American either, so stfu. You said that she's black, and you're black, so if she's flawed, you must therefore be the same. After all, you willingly compared yourself to her.
@jameswesolek53192 жыл бұрын
@@TheDaexiled1 MY ENTIRE PLAN WAS FOR YOU TO STEAL EVERYTHING AND THEN THE FOOD RUNS OUT AND YOU EAT EACH OTHER. HA HA . #GODWINS
@jameswesolek53192 жыл бұрын
Hat wrap
@daisyelmir12892 жыл бұрын
Ass hat.
@rosadouala4632 жыл бұрын
😐
@fj19142 жыл бұрын
@@daisyelmir1289 Disgusting barbarian what you got against dressing modestly
@farikkaqueen23672 жыл бұрын
so what.
@suebruce4932 жыл бұрын
This is just scary.
@SvenGehlen2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry too much, America will Balkanize soon. Charlie Manson was right, he was just off by half a century.
@jimmyo72248 ай бұрын
What is scary about human like u👿👿👿
@fakoidrizovic9286 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha more food stamps what is goin on
@LiveLifeLove632 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS MAINE
@jameswesolek53192 жыл бұрын
NOT FOR LONG ...... WE HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE FOR HER .
@TheBlueThird2 жыл бұрын
She's been elected. You can't and won't do anything at all.
@daisyelmir12892 жыл бұрын
Awww...what's the matter James? Scared she won't be able to iron your white robe? Remember, facts don't care about your feelings.❄
@DavinLewisPRO2 жыл бұрын
*SEND YOUR ADDRESS AND POST IT....IF YOURE TOIGH IM A MAN 👨 WEAK MEN TALL ABOUT ATTACKING WOMEM AND ABUSERS*
@deerazz51212 жыл бұрын
You have a special place in my backyard, James.. along with my deceased goldfish. I'd love to have you there 🤪🤪🤪
@jameswesolek53192 жыл бұрын
@@daisyelmir1289 THE ONLY THING I AM SCARED OF IS WHAT IS SITTING OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE