Dear Neighbors,
I hope you're having a fantastic summer! I'm excited to share some upcoming events in our district that I'll be attending to show my support for our community efforts.
The Somali Soccer Tournament is open now through July 2nd. I am committed to providing the youth in our Saint Paul community with opportunities I didn't have growing up. Due to a lack of funding and resources, many children from marginalized neighborhoods have been unable to participate in sports like soccer, basketball, and football. It is an honor to give back to my community and be a leader who inspires the next generation.
The upcoming soccer tournament in our district is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to engage in healthy competition and stay active. Sports programs like this are vital for teaching teamwork, promoting physical fitness, and preventing crime by keeping our youth engaged in positive activities.
Reflecting on my own experience, I remember playing sports locally with neighborhood kids, without the pressure of travel teams. Coach Fartun Osman, who is hosting this tournament, has been a pillar in our community, dedicating over 20 years to fostering youth sports. Her efforts have been instrumental in providing a wide range of sports opportunities for our young generation.
Please see below for a list of upcoming community events.
36th Annual Rondo Days
Date: July 20, 2024
I am proud to have secured local funding to allow our community to celebrate our rich cultural identity once again. Rondo Days has always held a special place in my heart, as it was a significant part of my life growing up.
Held annually on the third Saturday in July in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Rondo Days commemorates the historic Rondo neighborhood, an African American community tragically divided by the construction of Interstate 94 in the mid-1960s. Founded in 1983 by Floyd G. Smaller and Marvin R. Anderson, Rondo Days has grown to become Minnesota's largest African American-sponsored festival. After a four-year hiatus, I am thrilled to revive this important celebration of our heritage and community.
Oromo Soccer Tournament
Dates: July 27 - August 3, 2024
Join us for an exhilarating week-long celebration of Honoring Our Roots, Building Our Future with Resilience as the theme at the highly anticipated Oromo Sports Federation in North America (OSFNA) Festival! As a non-profit organization, they are dedicated to bringing together Oromos from all walks of life to immerse themselves in a vibrant showcase of culture, sports, and entertainment.
Don’t miss out on this incredible event that celebrate our shared love for sports and community!
Selby Avenue JazzFest
Date: Saturday September 9, 2024
Make sure to mark your calendars for Selby Avenue JazzFest! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this fall.
Interested in being a 2024 Selby Ave JazzFest Vendor? Click on the link here.
Keep in Touch
Please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime with input, or questions, or to let me know how I can be of assistance at rep.samakab.hussein@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5158. Be sure to ‘like’ and follow my new Facebook page.
Thank you for the honor of serving our community.
Sincerely,
Rep. Samakab Hussein
Committee Assignments:
Vice Chair Legacy Finance
Capital Investment
Housing Finance and Policy
Labor and Industry Finance and Policy
Legislative Assistant
Spencer Crose
spencer.crose@house.mn.gov
651-297-8129